"A Seamans Guide to the Rule of the Road" is written as a self-learning programme and is essential reading for RYA Day Skipper, MSA Deck Officers and Fishing Certificates and MSA Boatmaster Grades 1 & 2.
On each page information is given followed by a question which requires an answer. The correct answer is given on the next page. At the end of each chapter there is a test covering the material taught.
Progress can be checked after each chapter.
The contents include:-
The Steering Rules
Day time recognition of vessels in certain circumstances
Night time recognition
Conduct in narrow channels
Rules for sailing vessels
Radar and Rules
Requirements for good seamanship and special circumstances
Appendix. Seaplanes. Non-displacement craft. Distress signals. Specification of lights.
Signals to attract attention. Screening of lights and references relevant to lights.
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 with amendments in force from November 2003
Designed to teach all those who go afloat sufficient theoretical knowledge of the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
