Know your Navlights & Shapes – essential for all skippers

by Stuart Batley | Communications, Navigation, Preparation

Know your Navlights & Shapes International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (ColRegs) Anyone who is responsible for a vessel at sea, from the smallest dinghy to an ocean going supertanker, day or night, must be able to recognise other vessels and...

ColRegs when sailing single handed

by Stuart Batley | Navigation, Preparation

Don’t neglect the Colregs when sailing single handed Sailing single-handed represents several challenges for skippers, not least how to manage sleep, keep watch at all times, and avoid breaching IRPCS Colregs Rule 5. If you can’t keep a look out whilst...

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James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - what to do if you run aground

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💡 How well do you know your Nav Lights? This reference App has all the nav lights and shapes at your finger tips! 💡

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Know your Navlights & Shapes – essential for all skippers

ColRegs when sailing single handed

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