Originally Posted by Timbo
What's a BFD?


BFD=Black Flag Disqualification

This means that you were over early within the final minute before the start, with the black flag used as prep.

The only thing worse than that (in terms of starting penalties) is DNE, which happens if you are identified and there's a general recall, and you sail the restart.

See RRS 30.3 and Appendix A.

Mike