A Small Boat Guide to the Rules of the Road: The Collision Regulations Simplified

Mellor, John

ISBN 10: 0906754542 / ISBN 13: 9780906754542

Published by Wiley, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Small Boat Guide to the Rules of the Road: The Collision Regulations Simplified
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0906754542
• ISBN 13: 9780906754542
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1780499003.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 9763007
• Signed: 6/3/2026 3:03:23 PM
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About this title

Synopsis

In today's crowded waters a good working knowledge of the collision regulations is vital to everyone who takes a boat to sea. the rules themselves can be difficult to learn and understand, but they are presented in a new, easily-absorbed form which will enable you to steer clear of trouble throughout your sailing career.

Includes:

• A complete review of the International Regulation for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
• How to avoid getting into sticky situations.
• What to do if you get too close for comfort.
• Your rights and obligations on the water.
• How to interpret lights, shapes and sound signals.
• The principle rules reprinted verbatim for reference.

About the Author

John Mellor is the author of 12 books on sailing. The sea is his life: after five years in the Royal Navy he spent 20 years as a professional yacht skipper, interspersed with spells as a sailing school manager, trawler skipper and navigation instructor. He sails an old Cornish Lugger.