Navigation Rules Paperback – March 8, 2012

Being an ex-mariner I was interested in bringing myself up-to-date on the rules. I had a lot of previous experience at reading, understanding, being tested and using the rules - on the high sea and inland. I found this verison to be useful. The publishers have added a few very helpful additions to the standard USCG version. Some of these adds are the index, online links mentioned, hi-lited corrections and list of recent corrections. Unfortunatley there are still typographical errors. I would have thought that the USCG and/or the publisher (whoever is responsible for them) would have had a proof read before publishing in an effort to eliminate these. These small errors might create a doubt in the readers mind regards the correctness of the whole contents. Having said this I can still recommend this book to all those with a need-to know these rules.

Since the USCG last published the Navigation Rules in 1999 there have been a few NTM additions that have been released which affect COLREGS. The Paradise Cay Publications Inc. version does an outstanding job integrating these NTM into the COLREGS with a gray background box which brings the readers attention immediately to the changes. Additionally, they have provided a slightly more useful table of contents which they refer to as an "Annotated Contents". Most importantly, they provide you with their website, which lists all the NTM which affect your navigation rules, so that you can keep your book updated in the decades to come. Their website also lets you put in your e-mail address which then e-mails you if there are any new NTM that affect your navigation rules.Finally, when comparing the Paradise Cay Publications Inc. version to the Lighthouse Press, ProStar version, there is a clear difference in quality with respect to the diagrams. The Paradise Cay Publications Inc. version has clear diagrams with legible explanations. With the ProStar version it is like you are looking at a blurry copy of a blurry copy; the diagrams are just not as legible, especially the font within the diagrams.If you want a handy to use, up-to-date (and easy to keep that way), and legible copy of the Navigation Rules, go with the Paradise Cay Publications Inc. version.

This is not what I expected. This is not a USCG copy of comdtinst m16672.2 navigation rules international-inland. This some horsecrap copy of it and it's not complete. Stay away from this. The people that rated this 5 star are either being paid or have never had a copy of the real thing.

COLREGS has set navigation rules since 1972.This is the Kindle version that I keep on my cellphone. I also have a book version on my boat and at home.Even the smallest boats should have a copy onboard.As an example, it clearly defines right-of-way vessel vs. burdened vessel.One of the most important rules is that ANY vessel overtaking another is burdened, even if the overtaking vessel is a sailboat under sail.There's many rules that every boater should be aware of!!!!

Very thorough, but not for the layman. USCG requires Captains to carry this book or something similar when vessel is used for any type of charter with paying customers. Those that are certified Captains will find this book complete and useful. Those that have not had any type of advanced training for operating a vessel will find this book to be complicated and confusing. For them, would suggest an abbreviated version that gives the basics.

It is always good to have a US Coast Guard book on your boat for quick up dates on rules of the road. Not bad to have sitting out in plan sight in your cabin so if you are boarded by the Coast Guard they know you take your boating seriously. Has a good contents guide so you can find items quickly that you want to familiarize yourself with. I would also recommend "The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road".

Don't waste your money on all the "interpretations" of the rules - just learn them, and this is the best place. It is easy to flip through the numerous pictures when you have one of those "what is the day shape for xxx" moments. I've never seen a binding go one one of these books in spite of years of use. Changes to the rules (they rarely happen) can be updated here just like any other nautical publication.

Good basic list of the rules and probably sufficient for a USCG inspection. That said, for the same price I would purchase (and have purchased ) the full Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook, US Coast Guard with the rules, explanations and data. It is a much better reference source.