
RYA Collision Regulations
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) are vital for maritime safety as you must be able to identify vessels during the day by their special shapes, and at night time by their lights, as well as understanding both your obligations and those of other vessels as you interact with one another.
This edition provides a clear and authoritative explanation of each regulation. Illustrations have been enhanced and it will help any seafarer understand their responsibilities, meaning that everybody at sea will be safer.
Chapters include:
- Assessing the Risk
- Who Gives Way?
- Restricted visibility
- Lights and Shapes
- Sound and Light Signals
In response to feedback, this edition has been restructured to lead customers through the regulations by rule order, split into themes (i.e. restricted visibility) with a view to helping readers quickly reference the content.
Related RYA Courses: Advanced Powerboat, Coastal Skipper Practical Motor, Coastal Skipper Practical Sail, Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory, Day Skipper Theory
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
About the RYA
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and personal watercraft in the UK. Founded in 1875, the RYA represents over 1,600 affiliated clubs and classes. Their training schemes are internationally recognised as the gold standard in sail and power education. RYA publications provide authoritative, practical guidance developed by experts and refined through decades of real-world instruction. From beginner logbooks to advanced navigation handbooks, RYA titles are essential companions for anyone serious about boating.
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RYA Collision Regulations
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) are vital for maritime safety as you must be able to identify vessels during the day by their special shapes, and at night time by their lights, as well as understanding both your obligations and those of other vessels as you interact with one another.
This edition provides a clear and authoritative explanation of each regulation. Illustrations have been enhanced and it will help any seafarer understand their responsibilities, meaning that everybody at sea will be safer.
Chapters include:
- Assessing the Risk
- Who Gives Way?
- Restricted visibility
- Lights and Shapes
- Sound and Light Signals
In response to feedback, this edition has been restructured to lead customers through the regulations by rule order, split into themes (i.e. restricted visibility) with a view to helping readers quickly reference the content.
Related RYA Courses: Advanced Powerboat, Coastal Skipper Practical Motor, Coastal Skipper Practical Sail, Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory, Day Skipper Theory
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
About the RYA
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and personal watercraft in the UK. Founded in 1875, the RYA represents over 1,600 affiliated clubs and classes. Their training schemes are internationally recognised as the gold standard in sail and power education. RYA publications provide authoritative, practical guidance developed by experts and refined through decades of real-world instruction. From beginner logbooks to advanced navigation handbooks, RYA titles are essential companions for anyone serious about boating.
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The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) are vital for maritime safety as you must be able to identify vessels during the day by their special shapes, and at night time by their lights, as well as understanding both your obligations and those of other vessels as you interact with one another.
This edition provides a clear and authoritative explanation of each regulation. Illustrations have been enhanced and it will help any seafarer understand their responsibilities, meaning that everybody at sea will be safer.
Chapters include:
- Assessing the Risk
- Who Gives Way?
- Restricted visibility
- Lights and Shapes
- Sound and Light Signals
In response to feedback, this edition has been restructured to lead customers through the regulations by rule order, split into themes (i.e. restricted visibility) with a view to helping readers quickly reference the content.
Related RYA Courses: Advanced Powerboat, Coastal Skipper Practical Motor, Coastal Skipper Practical Sail, Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory, Day Skipper Theory
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
About the RYA
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and personal watercraft in the UK. Founded in 1875, the RYA represents over 1,600 affiliated clubs and classes. Their training schemes are internationally recognised as the gold standard in sail and power education. RYA publications provide authoritative, practical guidance developed by experts and refined through decades of real-world instruction. From beginner logbooks to advanced navigation handbooks, RYA titles are essential companions for anyone serious about boating.

















