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Marine Radio Procedure Words (Prowords)

Whether you’re preparing for your SRC(VHF) exam or simply brushing up on your communications discipline, this crib sheet puts the essential marine prowords at your fingertips. Prowords (procedure words)...More Details
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Shipping Forecast Sea Areas

Here’s a handy crib sheet you can download that lists all 31 Shipping Forecast sea areas at a glance, complete with their names, locations and key details—perfect for mariners, weather enthusiasts...More Details
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IRPCS - Lights: Vessels Making Way (Rule 23 & 25)

Understanding and identifying navigation lights is a crucial part of staying safe at sea and complying with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS). This crib sheet focuses...More Details
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IRPCS - Specialist Lights & Shapes

Elevate your knowledge of collision regulations with our IRPCS – Specialist Lights & Shapes Crib Sheet! Tailored for those preparing for the Yachtmaster® exam or anyone wanting to deepen their...More Details
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SOLAS No.2 Life Saving Signals Card

The SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Life Saving Signals card, commonly called the SOLAS No. 2 card, is an essential tool for mariners and rescue personnel. It is part of the International Convention for...More Details
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SOLAS V (for pleasure craft)

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency SOLAS V regulations are relevant to pleasure vessels under 150 GT (Gross Tonnage). SOLAS V – Safety of Life at Sea isn’t just for commercial ships. Some...More Details
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Safety Briefing Checklist

Before you cast off, make sure your crew is fully briefed and confident. Our Safety Briefing Checklist is a practical tool for skippers to deliver clear, effective safety briefings—especially useful...More Details
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Passage Plan Template

Take the guesswork out of voyage preparation with our Passage Planning Template! Designed to keep your journeys smooth and stress-free, this customisable template helps you organise every trip detail—from...More Details
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Height of tide needed to clear a charted depth

Worksheet to help calculate the height of tide required to clear a charted depth. This supports the Solving Depth Conundrums topic in the How much water? Module of the Day Skipper theory course. ...More Details
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How to plot an Estimated Position

A step-by-step guide showing how to plot an Estimated Position. This chart plotting technique is taught in the Plotting Positions module of the Day Skipper Theory course. ...More Details
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