ColRegs: Rules of the Road

4.0
75 reviews
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

For use on all Sail and Power Vessels - Sailboats, Power Boats, Fishing Boats and all Commercial Vessels, Worldwide.

This boating, sailing and marine nautical app provides all skippers and crew with the essential quick reference knowledge they need to quickly interpret what other vessels are doing, who has right of way and what action they should take to prevent a possible collision, as specified by the IRPCS ColRegs Rule of The Road "Steering and Sailing Rules", and "Sound and Light Signals" sections.

Whether out on the water or on shore, in daylight, darkness or poor visibility, simply open the app and search the rules in seconds to find the appropriate rule and definition.

- No in-app purchases needed, this is the complete app
- No internet connection required.
- Simple, easy to use navigation for quick reference.
- Every rule and definition available at the touch of a finger.
- Expertly drawn illustrations accompanied by clear, concise descriptions of all the rules.

There are 4 main sections to this app:

1) Navigation Rules:
A graphic reference guide which illustrates the majority of the "Steering and Sailing Rules"in 29 easy to follow illustrations. Each illustration has a two line caption explaining the rule. For more detailed information, drop down captions reproduce the appropriate rule in full.

2) Signals:
The "Sound and Light Signals" in 37 easy to follow illustrations. Also included in this section is Annex IV from the ColRegs, detailing the "Distress Signals" used at sea. Each illustration has a two line caption explaining the rule. For more detailed information, where appropriate, drop down captions reproduce the rule in full.

3) ColRegs:
Steering and Sailing Rules (Rules 4 to 19) and Part D: Sound and Light Signals (Rules32 to 37) and Annex IV Distress Signals are reproduced in full.

4) Test Yourself:
A series of multiple choice questions with over 40 graphic representations of the rules helps you check your knowledge.

********************** FEATURES and BENEFITS ************************

- Easy reference learning and revision tool for day skippers and boat pilots

- Over 100 custom made graphics for a better visual experience

- Researched and produced by nautical and marine experts for accuracy

- Positively evaluated by professional pilots for reliability

- Interactive "Test Yourself" Section

********************** OTHER APPS IN THIS SERIES ************************

- ColRegs: Lights and Shapes provides in depth covers ColRegs Rules 20 to 31
- IALA Buoys & Lights - covers both IALA Systems A & B

... this nautical App really can be used all over the world!
Updated on
Jun 22, 2019

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Ratings and reviews

3.8
62 reviews
Leo Haywood
April 16, 2023
Graphics and description of rules are good (if incomplete). Testing is hopeless. Online testing doesn't work at all, and offline just repeats a very limited test in the same order. I have bought another app instead. Pity, because this could be good, it just isn't.
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A Google user
April 6, 2020
Sounds and lights are not inside this app but another want... So.. I unestall..
14 people found this review helpful
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Fendi Mark
March 10, 2021
Online Quiz don't work at all. Don't waste your money and time
8 people found this review helpful
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