With the boats back in the water and the desire to go back to sea, it would be good to check that you have not forgotten anything about your helm and navigation rules. Based on the RIPAM, the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, we offer you a complete file to know what to do when sailing. To whom do these rules apply? In what context? What is a ship? I sail the same way at sea as in a narrow channel? Sailing or motor ship, which is privileged? What manoeuvres to prevent a risk of collision?
By reading or rereading this file, you will no longer have any secrets about the rules of the road. To illustrate the rules as much as possible, diagrams show you how to proceed.
Part 1 - Understand the rules of the wheel and road
Part 2 - Part 2 - Navigate safely and prevent the risk of collision
Part 3 - Part 3 - Navigate a narrow channel, access road or traffic separation device
Part 4 - Part 4 - Steering and course rules in visibility conditions with each other
Part 5 - Part 5 - Ship priority and blind driving