Nautical Rules Of The Road (Colregs) For Coast Guard Exams

How to Pass the Rules of the Road Exam and Be a Safer Boater

What you'll learn

In this course, you will learn every Rule in the COLREGS and Inland Nautical Rules of the Road, to a sufficient standard to pass a Coast Guard Exam.

This course is the most in-depth version you will find on Udemy.

This course is taught by a professional mariner, ensuring you have a full understanding of the COLREGS

You will also learn testing strategies in case you are about to take your exam!

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course, although time on the water is helpful.

Description

Brought to you by the highest rated instructor on Udemy for Marine Navigation, Captain Chris Nolan will guide you through the Nautical Rules of the Road (COLREGS), which is an extremely challenging subject.  This course is a monster - it covers every single Rule in the COLREGS, as well as every single rule in the Inland Rules for the USA.  It is designed to be a general purpose learning course for the Nautical Rules of the Road, but serves equally well for Coast Guard Examination Prep.  If you are studying for a Coast Guard license at any level - from six pack to Unlimited Master, this course serves as a repository of Nautical Rules of the Road (COLREGS) knowledge.In the course, each rule is explained in a video course using a whiteboard and graphics.  Each rule also presents several multiple-choice examination questions that you can use to better your knowledge.  Each section has an additional longer quiz and video lecture describing the various questions/answers.  Finally, there are study tips, test-taking strategies, and common topics that students get wrong so that you can avoid mistakes on the water or in the exam room. This highly-sought course was previously only available for select students through Practical Navigator Training, but is presented here for anyone to improve their boating skills or advance their professional license. Captain Chris Nolan is a licensed merchant mariner and Coast Guard veteran based in the United States.   

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction and Resources

Lecture 1 Course and Instructor Introduction

Lecture 2 Course Resources and Examination Overview

Section 2: Part A of the Rules - General

Lecture 3 Section Introduction

Lecture 4 Rule 1 - Application

Lecture 5 Rule 2 - Responsibility

Lecture 6 Rule 3 - Definitions

Lecture 7 Part A Review and Quiz Discussion

Section 3: Part B of the Rules - Steering and Sailing (Any Condition of Visibility)

Lecture 8 Section Introduction

Lecture 9 Rule 4 - Application

Lecture 10 Rule 5 - Look Out

Lecture 11 Rule 6 - Safe Speed

Lecture 12 Rule 7 - Risk of Collision

Lecture 13 Rule 8 - Action to Avoid Collision

Lecture 14 Rule 9 - Narrow Channels

Lecture 15 Rule 10 - Traffic Separation Schemes

Lecture 16 Part B (Any Condition of Visibility) Review and Quiz Discussion

Section 4: Part B of the Rules - Steering and Sailing (In Sight)

Lecture 17 Section Introduction

Lecture 18 Rule 11 - Application

Lecture 19 Rule 12 - Sailing Vessels

Lecture 20 Rule 13 - Overtaking

Lecture 21 Rule 14 - Head On Situation

Lecture 22 Rule 15 - Crossing Situation

Lecture 23 Rule 16 - Action by the Give Way Vessel

Lecture 24 Rule 17 - Action by the Stand On Vessel

Lecture 25 Rule 18 - Responsibilities Between Vessels

Lecture 26 Part B (In Sight) Review and Quiz Discussion

Section 5: Part B of the Rules - Steering and Sailing (Not in Sight) & Part B Quiz/Discussi

Lecture 27 Rule 19 - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

Section 6: Part B of the Rules - Review

Lecture 28 Part B (Steering and Sailing Rules) Review and Quiz Discussion

Section 7: Part C of the Rules (Lights and Shapes)

Lecture 29 Section Introduction

Lecture 30 Rule 20 - Application

Lecture 31 Rule 21 - Definitions

Lecture 32 Rule 22 - Visibility of Lights

Lecture 33 Rule 23 - Power Driven Vessels Underway

Lecture 34 Rule 24 Part 1 - Towing and Pushing (International)

Lecture 35 Rule 24 Part 2 - Towing and Pushing (Inland)

Lecture 36 Key Differences between International and Inland Rules

Lecture 37 Rule 24 Part 3 - Towing and Pushing (Both International and Inland)

Lecture 38 Rule 25 - Sailing Vessels and Vessels Under Oars

Lecture 39 Rule 26 - Fishing Vessels

Lecture 40 Rule 27 - Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Ability to Maneuver

Lecture 41 Rule 28 - Vessels Constrained by Draft

Lecture 42 Rule 29 - Pilot Vessels

Lecture 43 Rule 30 - Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground

Lecture 44 Rule 31 - Seaplanes

Lecture 45 Part C (Lights and Shapes) Review and Quiz Discussion

Section 8: Part D of the Rules - Sound and Light Signals

Lecture 46 Section Introduction

Lecture 47 Rule 32 - Definitions

Lecture 48 Rule 33 - Equipment for Sound Signals

Lecture 49 Rule 34 - Maneuvering and Warning Signals

Lecture 50 Rule 35 - Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

Lecture 51 Rule 36 - Signals to Attract Attention

Lecture 52 Rule 37 - Distress Signals

Lecture 53 Part D (Sound and Light Signals) Review and Quiz Discussion

Section 9: Exceptions and Annexes to the Rules

Lecture 54 Exceptions and Annexes Topics

Section 10: Preparing for Your Exam

Lecture 55 Key Differences between International and Inland Rules

Lecture 56 Top 5 Common Errors Boaters Get Wrong

Lecture 57 5 Particularly Hard Topics Students Often Struggle With

Lecture 58 Resources for Study

Section 11: Course Conclusion

Lecture 59 Course Conclusion

This course is designed for recreational and professional mariners interested in a better understanding of the Nautical Rules of the Road (COLREGS) or those preparing for a Coast Guard Exam.