On course side

On course side is a phrase used in sailboat racing to indicate that a boat has prematurely started the race or did not properly start the race. It is most commonly referred to as a three letter acronym OCS.[1] It replaced the previously politicall incorrect acronym "PMS" or premature start.

References

  1. ↑ Yachts and Yachting – The A–Z of Essential Sailing Terms Retrieved 30 July 2012
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