They will cover most situations you will encounter in most charter areas. Here are some of the class aids i use for teaching marine rules of the road colregs. Boats that do not have rightofway must steer to avoid collisions with boats which do have rightofway. Not only will you learn what the rules are, but how to apply, understand and operate your vessel under any condition of visibility. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. There are only three basic possibilities, and three basic boating rules of the road to follow, when your sailboat approaches another sailboat. Sailing rules of the road boating right of way rules. Vessel traffic service regulations may be in effect in certain areas. Port tack when the wind is coming over the port side of the boat. Every boat owner should have a copy, but they are mandatory to be kept on vessels over 12 meters 39.
In order to quickly reference the lights of commercial vessels, i recommend keeping one of the twosided laminated cheat sheets that you can purchase at almost any chandlery. The rules generally used in this course are inland rules, unless otherwise noted. Rules of the road for sailboats part 1 in the next three chapters i will explain the rules of the road between sailboats and you. The rules are designed to prevent a situation like two people walking toward each other on a sidewalk who both step out each others way in the same direction and thus run into each other. Part b contains the steering and sailing rules 4 19, subdivided into three sections according to the degree of visibility. The standon vessel must continue on its course and the giveway vessel must turn away to avoid a collision. Western australia follows internationally established rules of the road for boating.
The one minute guide to the nautical rules of the road satisfies this requirement. The meanings of visual and sound signals are stated below. Sportsmanship and the rules competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they are expected to follow and enforce. The specifics of the sailboat racing rules are mindnumbingly detailed and written to cover all potential incidents. Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. Save yourself from, at worst, damage and, at best, from embarrassment. The second, the appendices, provides details of rules, rules that apply to particular kinds of racing, and rules that affect only a small number of competitors or officials. Driving a car you will have to drive on the left hand side in the uk and the right hand side in greece. Every boat owner should have a copy, but it is mandatory that a copy be kept aboard all vessels over 12 meters 39. The long offseason can make any skipper a bit rusty. The unofficial site for the 2017 2020 racing rules of sailing which links definitions, cases, calls, and provides tools for sailors and race officials for a. Remember, if being propelled by a motor, a sailboat is considered to be a powerboat. The term port is used for left and starboard for right. Once youve learnt to windsurf its vital that you learn the rules of the road in order to avoid collisions, and the injury and expenses that go with them.
It is important to note that with the exception of annex v to the inland rules, the international and inland rules and annexes are very similar in both content and format. Understanding the racing rules of sailing through 2020. Several times a year we go up and down the ohio river running excursions in other cities. When a visual signal is displayed over a class flag, the signal applies only to that class.
As a result, we see a lot of the river and many commercial and recreational vessels. If a part has an automaton, the control button on the statusbar contains a little button with an a on it. A basic understanding of just a few important rules will help ensure that everyone has fun and gets home safe. As a newcomer to marina del rey, ive been shocked at the throngs of boats that squeeze their way out of the jetties like a dense pack of bicyclists. This fourth edition of the wellrespected rules of the road is designed for recreational boaters, maritime students, and professional mariners. Vessel traffic service regulations may be in effect in certain. The inland rules in this book replace the old inland rules, western rivers rules, great lakes rules, their respective pilot rules and interpretive rules, and parts of the motorboat act of 1940.
It is very important to have a thorough understanding of this part. The rules of the road are international practices designed to avoid collisions. This article will refresh your memory about the simple rules around that area. Rules in this section apply to any condition of visibility. Parts of the boat parts of the hull bow pointy bit at the front the boat stern blunt bit at the back cabin lump in the middle you sleep in keel big heavy finthing on the bottom of the boat that keeps it from flipping over rudder a movable fin at the back that steers the boat, connected to a wheel or tiller for steering sails, stays and spars. Government printing office, and are available in any boating supply stores. Navigation rules quiz sailing is a free flowing world of wind and sea, but we all need to be on the same playing field when it comes to the who goes where stuff. The class aids are magnetic backed boats, lights and day shapes. Nautical rules of the road piloting, seamanship and small boat handling, 52 nd edition charles f. International rules of the road the official name is the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea, 1972, or. Occasionally, provisions were added to cope with the increasing com. However, there are a handful of lesserknown road rules. Class aids for teaching marine rules of the road boating. Sailing vessels a when two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows.
The first, parts 17, contains rules that affect all competitors. Knowing a few simple rules will help you stay safe on the water. Navigation rules quiz american sailing association. In part one of a series, we explore some fundamental sailboat racing rules. Always keep a lookout for other vessels and be ready to give way. Just like there are rules on the road, there are rules on the water. Government printing office, and are available in any boating supply store. A practical guide to the rules of the road for oow, chief mate and master students farhan saeed. The purpose of the racing rules of sailing is to keep sailors and boats safe and to provide fair competition the rules are governed by two basic principles. For easy reference, the inland and international rules are displayed side by side with differences highlighted and instructional comments interspersed throughout. Following is a brief summary of the most important rules.
International inland nautical rules of the road were first established in 1897 by all maritime nations of the world. When you are on the same tack as the other boat, the leeward boat has the rightofway. Parts of the boat parts of the hull bow pointy bit at the front the boat stern blunt bit at the back cabin lump in the middle you sleep in keel big heavy finthing on the bottom of the boat. This is the definitive book, particularly in the us, for understanding the racing rules of sailing much better than attempting to merely read the rule book. Everyone will know which way everyone else is going by observing this simple rule.
This is a sport where everyone needs to be selfregulated. The porttack boat must also give way to a sailboat whose tack is uncertain such as when sailing downwind using a spinnaker. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Sail simulator 5 manual 10 automatons a number of parts on the boat are provided with automatons. Rules of the liquid road american sailing association. The unofficial site for the 2017 2020 racing rules of sailing which links definitions, cases, calls, and provides tools for sailors and race officials for a better understanding of how the rules are applied. Sailors refer to the marine navigation rules of the road, which are the marine navigation rules they are most familiar with and apply to their everyday use in confined channels where the application of the rules prevents a collision with other vessels. Spring refresher rules of the road every spring thousands of sailor pull the covers off their boats, rig the lines and hoist their sails for the first time. Starboard tack when the wind is coming over the starboard side of the boat. If i have the wind from port side and cannot see on which side the opponent has the wind, i give way. The racing rules of sailing often abbreviated to rrs govern the conduct of yacht racing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, model boat racing, dinghy racing and virtually any other form of racing around a course with more than one vessel while powered by the wind.
Irpcs colregs maritime navigation rules of the road. The following world sailing regulations govern publication of the cases in. Rulesoftheroad refresher for boaters boatus magazine. Here are the rules that will help you avoid a collision. The author is the leading us authority and one of the worlds foremost experts. We learned till now about the rules of the road for sailboats. Rule of the road lights and shapes sound signals restricted visibility steering and sailing rules.
Navigational rules of the road mariners learning system. Section i conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility. The fourth edition of the wellrespected rules of the road contains the latest changes to the rules as of the date of printing the rules are presented in a straightforward fashion designed to be useful for all who need to learn and apply the rules, such as recreational boaters, maritime students, and professional mariners. Sailing rules this is a sport where everyone needs to be selfregulated. Rules of the road and running light patterns at the official west marine online store.
Includes diagrams, questions, and wellwritten discussion. Oct 15, 2009 you need to carry the rules on board your boat if your boat is larger than 39 feet. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Phonetic quiz in sailing, the phonetic alphabet is an important thing to know and know well in order to have a means to communicate clearly and precisely. A new revision is published every four years after the olympic games by world sailing, the sports world. Windward in the direction from which the wind is coming upwind. Aug 06, 2010 international inland nautical rules of the road were first established in 1897 by all maritime nations of the world. Sailing rules of the road when sailboat meets sailboat there are only three basic possibilities, and three basic boating rules of the road to follow, when your sailboat approaches another sailboat. The rules of this part set out the actions of every mariner in all conditions of visibility. Many of the old navigation rules were originally enacted in the last century. If youre going to drive, you have to follow the rules, and most of us are familiar with the basics.
Many of the old navigation rules were originally enacted in the 1800s. Abbreviated guide to navigation rules of the road based on the navigation rules international inland commandant instruction m16672. When giving way, do so early and make your intentions obvious to other vessels. These little known rules of the road help you drive smarter. The basic idea of all the rules is that the boat which is least maneuverable has right of way.
Its so crowded theyve even got a traffic separation scheme inside the breakwall. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. Boats that do not have right of way must steer to avoid collisions with boats which do have right of way. The magnetic class aids can be moved around quickly on a magnetic white board. For the purposes of the col regs, a motor boat is any boat that is motoring or motorsailing. If a boat is in your danger zone, defined as an arc measuring from. The effective date for the inland navigation rules was december 24, 1981.
This program covers 38 united states coast guard navigation rules and regulations, which have been developed for both inland and international waters. We are mostly not alone on the water and we often cross the courses of other boats. If you sail in a busy area, like baltimores inner harbor or the mouth of the severn river in annapolis, knowing the rules of the road will arm you with the knowledge to safely navigate what can be a daunting maze of zipping powerboats, tacking sailboats and working boats like tugs and taxis. To understand the rules of the road as they pertain to sailboats, you must know a little more sailing terminology. Isaf uk ltd is a company limited by guarantee and registered in england under number 3255744 1. If a competitor breaks a rule, then as a good sportsmanship heshe should take the penalty promptly. I have two sizes of white boards, one small, 16 x 22 inches. May 07, 2014 here are some of the class aids i use for teaching marine rules of the road colregs. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Rules of the road for sailboats by tom lochhaas rules when sailboats meet collisions occur between boats more often than you might think, usually because one or both captains did not know or were not applying the rules of the road.
If both have the wind from the same side the rule is. Coast guard masters license instructor explains the view from the bridge, and lays out the basics of watchkeeping and the marine pecking order for pleasureboaters. The rules come from the international regulations for preventing collisions. The second, the appendices, provides details of rules, rules that apply to particular kinds of racing, and rules that affect only a small number of competitors or.
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