Captain Deb simplifies the Rules of the Road in a fun, visual environment. Grounded in the USCG COLREGs, the curriculum uses a clear, practical approach with reference materials, flash cards, and a supportive manual. You’ll translate rules into confident, real-world decision-making on the water.
What you’ll learn
- USCG Aids to Navigation: understanding channel markers and navigation aids
- Vessel types and priority: who has the right of way and how draft and maneuverability affect decisions
- Vessel restrictions: Draft limitations, restrictions on maneuverability (e.g., dredging, servicing navigation aids, mine clearance), and “Not Under Command”
- Rules and responsibilities: operator duties and collision avoidance basics
- Maneuvering basics: stand-on vs. give-way, crossing situations, head-on encounters, and overtaking
- Collision risk and avoidance: identifying situations with risk of collision and applying avoidance tactics
- Priority of vessels: understanding who has priority in different scenarios
- Lights and shapes (day shapes) and flags: interpretation and use
- Sound signals: required equipment, maneuvering signals, warning signals, inland overtaking, head-on signals, and more
