Module 5 - COLREGs
Yachtmaster revision outcome
Use What Are the COLREGs? as an applied Yachtmaster decision, not just a definition list. The course outcome is that a Yachtmaster candidate can recognise the situation, choose a defensible action, and explain the check that supports it.
A paid revision product needs to build exam recall and cockpit judgement at the same time. Work this module by saying the cue, the risk, the calculation or rule if there is one, and the skipper action you would take before moving on.
What tells me this is a What Are the COLREGs? problem?
Why it matters: Stops keyword guessing and forces context.
Which rule, calculation, symbol, or procedure changes my decision?
Why it matters: Turns memory into a skipper action.
What chart, almanac, forecast, instrument, or crew factor could change the answer?
Why it matters: Builds margin and avoids brittle exam-only recall.
What would I do now, and what would make me delay or stop?
Why it matters: Connects the course to Yachtmaster-level command judgement.
| Revision step | What to say aloud | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Recognise | What tells me this is a What Are the COLREGs? problem? | Stops keyword guessing and forces context. |
| Apply | Which rule, calculation, symbol, or procedure changes my decision? | Turns memory into a skipper action. |
| Check | What chart, almanac, forecast, instrument, or crew factor could change the answer? | Builds margin and avoids brittle exam-only recall. |
| Decide | What would I do now, and what would make me delay or stop? | Connects the course to Yachtmaster-level command judgement. |
Key points
- Recognition cue: COLREGs apply to ALL vessels on navigable waters.
- Decision cue: Part B (Steering and Sailing Rules) requires full knowledge.
- Safety cue: Rules exist to prevent collisions — both vessels share responsibility.
- Revision standard: answer in plain English, then state the source or cross-check you would use on board.
Continue studying COLREGs
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