Boissier, Paul B.
Learn the Nautical Rules of the Road - The Essential Guide to the COLREGs Second edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912177158
- author:
- Boissier, Paul B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fernhurst Books Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 17 x 1.1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Boating, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Learn the Nautical Rules of the Road: The Essential Guide to the COLREGs The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) are a crucial aspect of navigation for anyone venturing onto the water. With over 12,000 words, understanding the COLREGs can be a daunting task. This comprehensive guide, written by Paul Boissier, a seasoned mariner with extensive experience, breaks down the regulations into manageable topics and provides a clear, step-by-step approach to learning and remembering the rules. Boissier shares his personal anecdotes and experiences, including his time with the Royal Navy, to illustrate the importance of the COLREGs and how they should be applied in real-world situations. The book also includes self-test questions to reinforce learning and can be supplemented with additional online tests. This updated edition incorporates the 2016 changes to the COLREGs, ensuring that readers have access to the most current regulations. By following this guide, leisure boaters and professional mariners alike can gain a firm understanding of the COLREGs and improve their safety on the water.