RULES OF THE ROAD

Col Regs Confidence for Recreational Skippers

Understand who gives way, when, and why — day or night — by learning the logic behind the rules

Clear, practical explanations of the Col Regs for real-world recreational boating

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  • What You’ll Learn
  • How to confidently decide who gives way (day or night)
  • What navigation lights and shapes really mean — and how to remember them
  • Which horn blasts signal what, and how to respond
  • How to read navigation buoys clearly, even when they cluster
  • How to spot restricted vessels and know exactly what to do
Learn the rules of the road on boats

🎥 What’s Included

A short, practical video series that walks you through the Col Regs step by step — using real examples, visuals, and plain language

Read the Lights, Know Who Gives Way (25 mins)
Learn to interpret navigation lights and apply give-way rules without second-guessing

Decode the Shapes & Signals (11 mins)
Clear, visual explanations of day shapes and night lights — so you’re never unsure who’s doing what

Navigation Buoys Made Simple – Part 1 (7 mins)
Red, green, and lateral marks explained in plain English.

Navigation Buoys Made Simple – Part 2 (15 mins)
Preferred channels, isolated dangers, and how to read a busy buoy field calmly

Sound Signals Without the Stress (6 mins)
No rote memorisation — just what to use, when, and why

Restricted Vessels Explained (1.5 mins)
Real-world footage so you can spot and respond with confidence

Included: Quick-Reference Flip Card
A practical refresher you can review before heading out.

⭐ What Students Say

“Finally I understand who gives way — even at night!” – Jan, Brisbane
“No fluff, just the rules explained in plain English. Worth every cent.” – Steve, NSW
“I wish this had been part of my boating license. Everything made sense.” – Clare, WA

❓ FAQs

You should carry the full Col Regs onboard and memorise at least the basics. This course is designed to show you how to understand and apply them.

Yes — many give-way and buoy rules still apply, and you’ll eventually want to sail longer distances or get caught late.

This will make it click. It’s the difference between “I learned it once” and “I know exactly what to do on the water.”

Yes — we offer the full Rules of the Road Deep Dive for those who want to go beyond the essentials. Click here to view details.

🧭 Need Help Along the Way?

We offer full trainer support and invite you to our private group: Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality FB group where we share advice, answer questions, and celebrate the wins. Click here to join the grou;p.

🎓 Optional Add-On → $19 Col Regs: Beyond the Basics (Advanced Scenarios)

Designed for skippers who want to go beyond the fundamentals and apply the Col Regs confidently in more complex, real-world situations.

This advanced course builds directly on Col Regs Confidence and is intended to be taken after completing the main course.

It focuses on:

  • Busy waterways and multiple vessels
  • Overtaking, crossing, and restricted vessels in combination
  • Ambiguous situations where judgement matters
  • Applying the rules calmly when things don’t look textbook

Col Regs Confidence provides the foundation.
Beyond the Basics shows you how to apply it when things get complicated.

You’ll have the option to add this course during checkout.

Constrained by draft underway and making way

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