The starting principle
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Seamanship, plainly put
Short references that make you a better skipper, without the jargon.
Rules of the Road
22 referencesProper lookout
USCG Navigation Rules, Rule 5
Reviewed 2026-09-03Safe speed
USCG Navigation Rules, Rule 6
Reviewed 2026-09-03Risk of collision
Rule 7
Reviewed 2026-09-03Avoiding action
Rule 8
Reviewed 2026-09-03Head-on
Rule 14
Reviewed 2026-09-03Crossing
Rule 15
Reviewed 2026-09-03Overtaking
Rule 13
Reviewed 2026-09-03Give-way vessel
Rule 16
Reviewed 2026-09-03Stand-on vessel
Rule 17
Reviewed 2026-09-03Power-driven vessel versus sailing vessel
Rules 3, 9, 10, 13, 18, 25
Reviewed 2026-09-03Sailing vessels on opposite tacks
Rule 12
Reviewed 2026-09-03Sailing vessels on the same tack
Rule 12
Reviewed 2026-09-03Uncertain tack
Rule 12
Reviewed 2026-09-03Narrow channels
Rule 9
Reviewed 2026-09-03Traffic Separation Schemes
Rule 10
Reviewed 2026-09-03Vessel not under command
Rule 3
Reviewed 2026-09-03Restricted in ability to maneuver
Rule 3
Reviewed 2026-09-03Fishing vessels
Rules 3 and 18
Reviewed 2026-09-03Constrained by draft
Rules 3, 18 and 28, International
Reviewed 2026-09-03Restricted visibility
Rule 19
Reviewed 2026-09-03Important Inland versus International differences
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25 referencesCore light vocabulary
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Rule 23
Reviewed 2026-09-03Power-driven vessel underway, 50 m or more
Rule 23
Reviewed 2026-09-03Power-driven vessel under 12 m, alternative display
Rule 23
Reviewed 2026-09-03Sailing vessel underway
Rule 25
Reviewed 2026-09-03Sailing vessel also propelled by machinery
Rules 3 and 25
Reviewed 2026-09-03Towing astern, tow 200 m or less
Rule 24
Reviewed 2026-09-03Towing astern, tow exceeds 200 m
Rule 24
Reviewed 2026-09-03Pushing ahead or towing alongside
Rule 24
Reviewed 2026-09-03Rigid composite pushing unit
Rule 24
Reviewed 2026-09-03Not under command
Rule 27
Reviewed 2026-09-03NUC making way through the water
Rule 27
Reviewed 2026-09-03Restricted in ability to maneuver
Rule 27
Reviewed 2026-09-03RAM vessel making way
Rule 27
Reviewed 2026-09-03Dredging or underwater operations with an obstruction
Rule 27
Reviewed 2026-09-03Small vessel engaged in diving operations
Rule 27
Reviewed 2026-09-03Trawling vessel
Rule 26
Reviewed 2026-09-03Fishing other than trawling
Rules 3 and 26
Reviewed 2026-09-03Fishing gear extending more than 150 m horizontally
Rule 26
Reviewed 2026-09-03Constrained by draft
Rule 28 International
Reviewed 2026-09-03Pilot vessel on pilotage duty
Rule 29
Reviewed 2026-09-03Vessel at anchor under 50 m
Rule 30
Reviewed 2026-09-03Vessel at anchor 50 m or more
Rule 30
Reviewed 2026-09-03Vessel aground
Rule 30
Reviewed 2026-09-03Mine-clearance vessel
Rule 27
Reviewed 2026-09-03US Buoyage
14 referencesLateral system
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Preferred-channel marks
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Safe-water mark
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Isolated-danger mark
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Special mark
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Regulatory and information marks
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03State water obstruction mark
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Mooring buoy
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Daymarks
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S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Western Rivers
S03
Reviewed 2026-09-03Cardinal marks
S04
Reviewed 2026-09-03Private and state aids
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17 referencesChannel 16
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S05
Reviewed 2026-09-03Channel 70
S06
Reviewed 2026-09-03MAYDAY
S05
Reviewed 2026-09-03PAN-PAN
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S06
Reviewed 2026-09-03MMSI
S08
Reviewed 2026-09-03DSC distress button
S06
Reviewed 2026-09-03Accidental DSC distress alert
S06
Reviewed 2026-09-03DSC radio tests
S07
Reviewed 2026-09-03Calling another vessel
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10 referencesPERSON OVERBOARD
USCG boating safety principles, S05, S20
Reviewed 2026-09-03FIRE
S14
Reviewed 2026-09-03FLOODING
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S05, S06
Reviewed 2026-09-03ABANDON VESSEL
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22 referencesSustained wind
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NOAA/NDBC, S10
Reviewed 2026-09-03Dominant wave period
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NOAA CO-OPS, S11
Reviewed 2026-09-03Visibility
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S09
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USGS, S12
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8 referencesBowline
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S21
Reviewed 2026-09-03Clove hitch
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16 referencesDock-line roles
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S16
Reviewed 2026-09-03Bilge system
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