Rules of the road
Every COLREGs rule, explained
All 41 rules of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, each on its own page in plain English, with what it means for a yacht. Practise them in the COLREGs trainer.
Part A — General
Part B — Steering and sailing rules
- R4Application of Section I
- R5Look-out
- R6Safe speed
- R7Risk of collision
- R8Action to avoid collision
- R9Narrow channels
- R10Traffic separation schemes
- R11Application of Section II
- R12Sailing vessels
- R13Overtaking
- R14Head-on situation
- R15Crossing situation
- R16Action by give-way vessel
- R17Action by stand-on vessel
- R18Responsibilities between vessels
- R19Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
Part C — Lights and shapes
- R20Application of Part C
- R21Definitions of lights
- R22Visibility of lights
- R23Power-driven vessels underway
- R24Towing and pushing
- R25Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars
- R26Fishing vessels
- R27Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre
- R28Vessels constrained by their draught
- R29Pilot vessels
- R30Anchored vessels and vessels aground
- R31Seaplanes