Boat Race Codes

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Name Abbrev Definition Id Created At Updated At Actions
Did Not Compete DNC The boat did not come to the starting area at all. 1
Did Not Finish DNF The boat started the race but retired or failed to cross the finish line correctly. 2
Did Not Start DNS The boat came to the starting area but did not race or start (other than OCS). 3
Retired RET A specific type of DNF where the boat officially informs the race committee of its retirement, often after infringing a rule and choosing to take a voluntary penalty. 4
On Course Side OCS The boat was on the course side of the starting line at its starting signal and failed to return and restart properly. 5
Z Flag Penalty ZFP A penalty imposed when a boat is in the starting area triangle during the last minute before the start, when the Z flag is displayed. 6
U Flag Disqualification UFD Disqualification under the U Flag rule (Rule 30.3), where a boat in the starting area during the last minute is disqualified without a hearing if the race is general recalled or postponed. 7
Black Flag Disqualification BFD Disqualification under the Black Flag rule (Rule 30.4), where a boat in the starting area during the last minute before the start is disqualified from the race and cannot be re-entered in any subsequent starts for that race. 8
Not Sailed the Course NSC The boat started but did not sail the course as prescribed in the sailing instructions, which results in a scoring penalty without a protest hearing. 9
Disqualification DSQ The boat is disqualified, typically as a result of a protest and a decision by the protest committee for breaking a rule. 10