RRS-Compliant Race Equipment

Race Starts.
Done Right.

The professional sailboat race starting sequencer trusted by yacht clubs, sailing schools, and race committees worldwide. Perfect 5-4-3-2-1 horn sequences, every single time.

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5→1
Minute Sequence
RRS
Compliant Signals
2
Models Available
FleetStart sailing race starting sequencer - professional ammo can style race committee equipment with 5, 3, 2, 1 minute signal buttons
5
MIN
5-Minute Warning Preparatory Signal 1-Minute Signal Starting Signal

Why FleetStart Exists

Running a clean start is hard.
FleetStart makes it effortless.

Timing Chaos

Manual countdowns on watches, improvised horn setups, and distracted race committees create sloppy starts that frustrate competitors and undermine the integrity of your racing.

RRS Compliance Risk

The Racing Rules of Sailing require precise visual and sound signals at defined intervals. Missing or missequenced signals can invalidate starts and expose your club to protests.

Teaching Starts is Tricky

Coaches and sailing schools need to run multiple practice starts quickly and consistently. Fumbling with horns and stopwatches takes your focus off the sailors — where it belongs.

How It Works

One press. Perfect sequence.

Press the 5-minute button and FleetStart automatically fires the correct RRS horn signals at each stage of the starting sequence. No counting. No fumbling. No mistakes.

5
Warning
1 Horn
3
Preparatory
1 Horn
2
Optional
1 Horn
1
1-Minute
1 Long Horn
GO
Start
1 Horn

Choose Your FleetStart

Two Ways to Run
Professional Starts

FleetStart
Portable Race Starting Sequencer — Take It Anywhere
$499
  • Military-grade ammo can housing — weatherproof and rugged for on-the-water use
  • One-button RRS-compliant starting sequence: 5, 3, 2, 1 minute signals
  • Dedicated Cancel (X) and General Recall (G) buttons for race management
  • Powerful horn output — clearly audible across an entire starting line
  • Battery-powered and fully portable — perfect for committee boats and launches
  • LED signal indicators for each sequence stage
  • Ideal for yacht clubs, regattas, sailing schools, and coaching programs
  • No setup, no software, no learning curve — just press and go
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Pro
FleetStart Pro
Permanently Installed Race Sequencer with Wiring Harness
$Contact
  • Permanently mounts into your committee boat or race committee vessel
  • Full wiring harness for clean, professional installation
  • Dedicated button panel or button box controller with tactile switches
  • Integrated with vessel's horn and electrical system
  • All FleetStart race sequence functionality: 5, 3, 2, 1 minute signals, G, X, and custom sequences
  • Perfect for yacht clubs with dedicated race committee boats
  • Custom installation options available for different vessel types
  • Professional-grade build for high-frequency regatta use
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Who Uses FleetStart

Built for Every Level
of Competitive Sailing

From junior training programs to championship regattas, FleetStart handles your race starts so you can focus on what matters.

Yacht Clubs

Run clean, RRS-compliant race starts for club racing, one-design fleets, and handicap racing. Reduce race committee stress and run more professional programs that attract and retain members.

Sailing Schools

Teach sailors how to use the starting sequence without the confusion of improvised equipment. Junior sailing programs love FleetStart for its simplicity — press a button, learn the rules in real time.

Race Committees

Eliminate the biggest source of race management errors. FleetStart ensures your signals are perfectly timed and sequenced every time — so your committee can focus on marks, entries, and finishing.

Coaches & Programs

Run rapid-fire practice starts during training sessions. Simulate real regatta conditions for ILCA, 420, Optimist, and keelboat programs. Spend your coaching energy on boat speed and tactics, not the stopwatch.

Technical Specifications

Built for the Water.
Built to Last.

FleetStart Standard
HousingMilitary-grade ammo can — steel, weatherproof
Buttons5-Min, 3-Min, 2-Min, 1-Min, G (General Recall), X (Cancel)
Horn OutputHigh-intensity marine horn — audible 200m+
PowerBattery-powered — portable and rechargeable
Signal ComplianceRRS Race Starting Sequence compliant
SequencesStandard 5-3-1 and 5-4-3-2-1 minute sequences
Signal IndicatorsLED sequence status indicators
CarryIntegrated carry handle strap
Price99
FleetStart Pro
InstallationPermanent mount with wiring harness
ControllerDedicated button panel or remote button box
IntegrationVessel electrical system + horn integration
FunctionalityAll Standard features + custom sequences
Best ForYacht clubs with dedicated RC boats
PricingContact for custom quote
Why the Ammo Can?

We designed FleetStart around a military ammo can because race committees need equipment that can take abuse. Spray, UV, impact, vibration — the ammo can is one of the toughest, most proven waterproof enclosures ever made.

The iconic form factor also makes FleetStart impossible to lose on a crowded committee boat. When it's time to start, you find it instantly. When the race is over, it closes up and stows safely.

This is sailing equipment designed by sailors who race. Every button position, every label, every signal timing was refined through real race committee use at competitive regattas on Long Island Sound.

Weatherproof Marine Grade RRS Compliant Race Tested USA Designed

Sailboat Race Management

The Complete Starting
Sequence Solution

Sailboat Race Starting Sequencer

A sailboat race starting sequencer automates the RRS-compliant horn and visual signals required to start a racing fleet. FleetStart eliminates human error from the most critical moment of any race — the start. Yacht clubs, sailing clubs, and regattas of all sizes use dedicated race starting sequencers to run professional programs.

Race Committee Equipment

Race committees depend on reliable, easy-to-operate equipment. FleetStart is purpose-built race committee equipment that handles the starting sequence so your team can focus on managing the course, recording finishes, and handling protests. Available as portable box or permanent Pro installation for dedicated race committee vessels.

Sailing Club Race Management

Running professional club racing starts with a consistent, repeatable starting sequence. Whether you're running one-design ILCA, 420, Optimist, J/24, or mixed handicap fleets, FleetStart delivers the same perfectly timed horn sequence every time — the foundation of fair, well-run racing at any sailing club or yacht club.

Junior Sailing Program Equipment

Junior sailing programs and sailing schools use FleetStart to teach the racing rules of sailing in a practical, hands-on environment. Coaches can run rapid-fire practice starts during training sessions, exposing junior sailors to real race starts without the complexity of a full committee boat setup.

Regatta Starting System

Championship regattas and invitational events demand equipment that won't fail under pressure. FleetStart's military-grade construction and simple push-button operation make it the right choice for high-stakes race management. With the Pro model, permanently install a professional regatta starting system in your committee boat.

Portable Marine Horn Sequencer

Unlike bulky or complex race management systems, FleetStart is a portable marine horn sequencer you can carry onto any committee boat or inflatable launch. Battery-powered and self-contained, it works wherever your race committee is — no generator, no wiring, no hassle. The go-to portable race horn for sailing coaches and mobile programs.

Ready to Run
Professional Race Starts?

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