'This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor' - Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailor

Paul Elvstrom is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time. Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, he devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird's-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to myriad racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF).

Included with the book are a set of plastic boats, for use during protest hearings. They are transparent but coloured differently so can also be used with an overhead projector.

This edition is completely revised to cover the new rules issued for 2021-24. It includes the full text of the latest rules, with a handy quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest, and the back cover shows the signal flags for instant easy reference on the race course.

Long established as the most accessible and most trusted guide to the racing rules, Elvstrom Explains is a must-have. Whether racing in a dinghy, keelboat or large yacht, it is the perfect pocket reference for those who want to win.

Key questions and answers on the Collision Regulations. Ideal as a learner pack, or study aid, or as a refresher for the more experienced sailor.

Best selling title on this important topic, which is essential to master if you want to pass your exams. Excellent self-teach format makes it all much easier than you thought.

An extremely useful visual aid. This easy-to-read guide provides clear and simple questions and answers to a complex subject.

Side one- Sailing vessels Definition of port and starboard tack. Sailing vessels on different tacks Sailing vessels on same tack. Sailing vessels overtaking. Side two- Power vessels. Power meeting Sail. Power driven vessels crossing. Power driven vessels meeting head-on. Overtaking rules. Printed using light-fast ink and encapsulated in a heavy duty plastic for cockpit use and abuse. Ideal for training and instructional purposes. Handy reference for anyone on-board.

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are revised and published every four yeasr by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the international authority for the sport. This pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016. It is essential reading if you are new to racing and covers teh following key areas: - Principals - When boats meet - Penalty Turns - Propulsion - Protesting - The race committee For simplicity, this guide does not cover all of the rules and exceptions- sailors are strongly recommended to study the RYS Racing Rules of Sailing (code YR1) in addition to this publication.

Understanding the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea ( COLGREGs) is essential for anyone venturing onto the water. Aimed at yachtsmen, this book is also useful for professional mariners. The intention and application of each rule is explained, plus there are quick tips and test sections.

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.

Bryan Willis' Racing Rules Companion is the invaluable pocket reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing.

Every racing sailor should have a copy! It will build their knowledge and make them more confident on the race course.

The book summarises the basic principles, definitions and rules and then covers every aspect of the race, with sections on starts, mark rounding, obstructions, signals, and dispute resolution. Colour diagrams throughout ensure the concepts are easily understood.

Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.

Written by the acknowledged rules expert, Bryan Willis who is also author of the best-selling rules guide, Rules in Practice 2021-2024.

A self-teaching aid that covers International regulations for preventing collision at sea 1972 (Colregs) or Rules of the Road, including navigation lights and related situations that could be asked within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency oral examinations for the deck certificate of competency. This book is divided into two sections. The first section contains simple explanations of the Rules of the Road, while the second section covers more than sixty situations, exam questions and model answers. Interactive navigation light identification software is also available on a companion website to offer further testing before examination. All questions are asked randomly, and will help prepare you for the oral exam. Self-teaching guide to the International regulations for preventing collision at sea 1972 (Colregs) / Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) Rules of the Road oral examinations * Scenarios, questions and model answers help you prepare for the examination * Interactive navigation light identification software on a companion website allows students to test themselves before entering exams.

Collisions are expensive! Learning, understanding and remembering the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) is essential for anyone venturing onto the water. Leisure boaters, as much as professional mariners, need to know the rules, and a firm understanding is required to pass many nautical exams. But with the COLREGs stretching to over 12,000 words, this is no small task. This is where Paul Boissier's excellent book comes in. Paul knows the COLREGs backwards having used them extensively in his career with the Royal Navy - from the bridges of submarines and warships which he has commanded, with each giving a rather different perspective on other shipping! He also knows the other side well with his extensive cruising experience, from his early years with his father to now, sailing his own yacht. These experiences mean that he knows and understands the COLREGs from both sides and this gives him the ability to take you through the COLREGs from a mariners' and sailors' perspective. He brings the vital, but dry, document to life, going through it not in order, but by topics which are relevant to the mariner and sailor. Paul explains the intention of each rule and how it should be applied when at sea. He includes personal anecdotes (not all favourable to him!) which make everything real and tells us how he remembers different aspects of the Regulations through mnemonics and other devices. Finally, each chapter ends with a self-test to reinforce what has been learnt. This new edition has been updated with the 2016 changes to the CLOREGS. Whether you want to increase your confidence, pass an exam, require an on-board reference, or wish to improve your understanding of the nautical rules of the road, this is the ideal book for you.