The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of

Your quick-access guide to international andU.S. boating rulesThe U.S. Coast Guard requires every boat morethan 39-feet long to carry a copy of the nauticalrules of the road onboard. Here's one that is convenientand handy enough for quick reference on thewater. This bestselling guide includes the full text of the original rules, and Charlie Wing's clear, rule-by-rule translations make them easy to follow. It also includes a "One-Minute Guide Decision Tree" and a brief overview of the rules' intent to give you a good idea of what to do in any common situation.

Charlie Wing has written top-selling books on home maintenance and remodeling as well as boating. Wing lived aboard a cruising sailboat for six years.

Introduction

9

(1)

How to Use this Book

10

(2)

Part One What Every Boater Needs to Know

Important Definitions

12

(1)

Do the Rules Apply to Me?

13

(1)

How Am I Responsible?

14

(1)

Does My Boat Need a Lookout?

15

(1)

What Is a Safe Speed?

15

(1)

Determining Risk of Collision

16

(2)

Action to Avoid Collision

18

(2)

In a Narrow Channel or Fairway

20

(1)

Traffic Separation Schemes

21

(3)

Overtaking

24

(2)

Power-Driven Vessels Meeting Head-On

26

(1)

Power-Driven Vessels Crossing

27

(1)

Two Sailboats Meeting

28

(1)

Mixed Vessel Types---The Pecking Order

28

(1)

Fog Situation

29

(2)

Sounds---Blow Your Own Horn

31

(1)

Lights---What Can They Tell You?

32

(10)

VHF Radio

42

(1)

Part Two International and Inland Rules

General

43

(111)

Rule 1 Application

43

(2)

Rule 2 Responsibility

45

(1)

Rule 3 General Definitions

46

(3)

Steering and Sailing Rules

Section 1 Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility

Rule 4 Application

49

(1)

Rule 5 Lookout

49

(2)

Rule 6 Safe Speed

51

(2)

Rule 7 Risk of Collision

53

(2)

Rule 8 Action to Avoid Collision

55

(2)

Rule 9 Narrow Channels

57

(3)

Rule 10 Traffic Separation Schemes

60

(2)

Section 2 Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another

Rule 11 Application

62

(1)

Rule 12 Sailing Vessels

63

(2)

Rule 13 Overtaking

65

(2)

Rule 14 Head-on Situation

67

(2)

Rule 15 Crossing Situation

69

(2)

Rule 16 Action by Give-Way Vessel

71

(1)

Rule 17 Action by Stand-On Vessel

71

(2)

Rule 18 Responsibilities Between Vessels

73

(2)

Section 3 Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

Rule 19 Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

75

(3)

Lights and Shapes

Rule 20 Application

78

(1)

Rule 21 Definitions

79

(1)

Rule 22 Visibility of Lights

80

(2)

Rule 23 Power-Driven Vessels Underway

82

(1)

Rule 24 Towing and Pushing

83

(2)

Rule 25 Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars

85

(1)

Rule 26 Fishing Vessels

86

(1)

Rule 27 Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver

87

(1)

Rule 28 Vessels Constrained by Their Draft

88

(1)

Rule 29 Pilot Vessels

89

(1)

Rule 30 Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground

89

(1)

Rule 31 Seaplanes

90

(1)

Sound and Light Signals

Rule 32 Definitions

90

(1)

Rule 33 Equipment for Sound Signals

91

(1)

Rule 34 Maneuvering and Warning Signals

92

(3)

Rule 35 Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

95

(2)

Rule 36 Signals to Attract Attention

97

(1)

Rule 37 Distress Signals

97

(1)

Rule 38 Exemptions

98

(2)

Annexes

Annex I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes

100

(7)

Annex II: Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity

107

(1)

Annex III: Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances

108

(4)

Annex IV: Distress Signals

112

(1)

Annex V: Pilot Rules (Inland Only)

113

(3)

Interpretive Rules

116

(1)

COLREGS Demarcation Lines

117

(20)

Penalty Provisions

137

(4)

Alternative Compliance

141

(3)

Waters Specified By the Secretary

144

(1)

Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations

145

(7)

Legal Citations

152

(1)

Conversion Table

153

(1)

Index

154

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials