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A Small Boat Guide to the Rules of the Road: Collision Regulations Simplified
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Product Description
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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #57865 in Books
- Published on: 1990-07-26
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 64 pages
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From the Back Cover
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.
