IRPCS – Visibility of Lights (Rule: 22)
Sharpen your understanding of Rule 22 with our Visibility of Lights Crib Sheet, designed for sailors aiming for the Yachtmaster® and beyond.
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Downloads related to the Collision Regulations (COLREGS) module in both RYA Day Skipper and Sailing Essentials.
Use these plain-English guides and visual aids to better understand the “rules of the road” at sea—helping you avoid collisions and sail with awareness around other vessels.
Sharpen your understanding of Rule 22 with our Visibility of Lights Crib Sheet, designed for sailors aiming for the Yachtmaster® and beyond.
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Updated 6 June 2025 · 89 downloads
Elevate your knowledge of collision regulations with our IRPCS – Specialist Lights & Shapes Crib Sheet!
PDF · 1 file · 102.12 KB
Updated 8 July 2025 · 138 downloads
Sound off your knowledge with our IRPCS Sound Signals Guide! This essential download brings the Day Skipper Theory & YachtMaster syllabus to life by demystifying the crucial language of short blasts, prolonged sounds, and rapid signals.
PDF · 1 file · 153.92 KB
Updated 8 October 2025 · 214 downloads
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).
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Updated 8 July 2025 · 128 downloads
Light up your knowledge with our IRPCS Light Definitions Crib Sheet, designed for those aiming to conquer the Yachtmaster exam! This essential download puts Rule 21: Definitions at your fingertips, breaking down the shapes, colours, and arcs of visibility that every advanced sailor must know.
PDF · 1 file · 88.51 KB
Updated 3 June 2025 · 131 downloads
Get a head start on your Day Skipper Theory with our Day Shapes, Lights & Sounds Crib Sheet, your essential guide to the must-know signals that keep everyone safe at sea.
PDF · 2 files · 109.34 KB
Updated 21 May 2026 · 275 downloads
This PDF gives you a clear example of a Traffic Separation Scheme from RYA Training Chart 3. You see how lanes, separation zones, and recommended routes appear on the chart.
PDF · 1 file · 1.20 MB · Version 1
Updated 16 June 2026 · 58 downloads
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