The Race Committee Boat (RCB), identified by an orange flag, shall set the yellow inflatable buoy (YB) at least 45 minutes prior to the 5 minute warning signal. This will provide a 'target' for the assembling racers. The RCB shall then be anchored, normally on the starboard end of the starting line, no less than 30 minutes prior to the Warning signal.

The starting line will be defined by the orange RCB flag and the top point of the yellow inflatable buoy.

The course, set by the SRO and marked by inflatable buoys on Lake Auman or designated floats on Lake Sequoia, will be designated by visual markers located on the side of the RCB. Unless the RC gives specific instructions to the contrary, all marks will be passed to port. Courses may vary depending on the weather and may Triangular, Olympic, Windward-Leeward, or around the lake or with a special configuration. The finish line is the same as the starting line and shall be crossed on the most direct path from the last mark.