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Sets forth both the International Rules and the Inland Rules with the demarcation lines between them. Also has Federal regulations for various cruising areas, such as anchorage boundaries, traffic separation schemes and shipping fairways, The two sets of rules are in downloadable form.
[U.S. Coast Guard, USA]
Compiled by the governing body of U.S. ocean racing and sailing, this book of safety tips belongs aboard every offshore cruising boat and its recommendations in the head of every serious cruiser.
[US Sailing, Portsmouth, RI, USA]
Illustrated rules for port/starboard, steaming, and anchor lights and shapes for sailing vessels under 20 meters.
[U.S. Coast Guard, USA]
Sample float plan to be customized by you. Too few boaters leave one when they set off, causing needless worry on shore.
[Nautical Know How, Inc., Stuart, FL, USA]
The Special Regulations Governing Offshore and Oceanic Racing is a surprisingly useful list of safety requirements and recommendations
[SailNet, 7 April 2003]
U.S. states require a report of any boating accident that involves a fatality, injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, or property damage over $500. Here′s how and where to file.
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
How to make - and listen for - the required sound signals in fog.
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
All offshore racers heed these safety regulations and cruisers should too. Very comprehensive, they cover boat design, equipment, and training, with emphasis on COB situations, liferafts, hypothermia, drogues, and many other safety-at-sea aspects.
[International Sailing Federation, Southampton, Hampshire, UK]
List of safety gear and practices needed for setting off.
[Nautical Know How, Inc., Stuart, FL, USA]
An authoritative navigational resource for voyage planning and reference underway. Includes detailed sections on navigation, weather, safety, communications, etc. Six editions cover the UK, N. America, and the Caribbean.
[Thomas Reed Publications, Inc., Boston, MA, UK]
Fire Prevention and Suppression
When asked to recommend a guide for preparing a boat for cruising, I answer, The Special Regs.
John Rousmaniere
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