Printable cheat sheets

One-page A4 references to print, laminate and keep by the chart table, or save as a PDF on your phone. Free to share: link to the page and credit learntosail.io.

• PDF · A4Navigation lightsPrintable one-page cheat sheet of COLREGs navigation lights: power, sail, fishing, towing, NUC, RAM, CBD, pilot and anchored vessels, with arcs and rules.
• PDF · A4Sound signalsPrintable cheat sheet of COLREGs sound signals: manoeuvring and warning signals (Rule 34) and sound signals in restricted visibility (Rule 35).
• PDF · A4Phonetic alphabet & VHFPrintable phonetic alphabet from Alfa to Zulu with pronunciation, radio numbers and the VHF procedure words every skipper needs.
• PDF · A4IALA buoyagePrintable IALA buoyage cheat sheet: lateral marks for Region A and B, cardinal marks with their lights, isolated danger, safe water, special and wreck marks.
• PDF · A4Day shapesPrintable cheat sheet of the day shapes vessels show under the COLREGs: anchored, not under command, restricted, aground, constrained by draught, fishing and towing.
• PDF · A4Beaufort & forecast termsPrintable Beaufort scale for sailors with wind speeds and wave heights, plus Shipping Forecast sea state, visibility and timing terms.
• PDF · A4Mayday & Pan-Pan cardPrintable Mayday and Pan-Pan call card to keep by the VHF: DSC alert steps and the exact voice procedure, with space for your boat's name, call sign and MMSI.