IRPCS International Regulations For Preventing Collisions at Sea

Learn the IRPCS (COLREGS) the easy way with this clear **Royal Yachting Association Day Skipper tutorial from City Sailing. In this lesson, we break down the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), focusing on the vessels you must recognise for your exam and real-world sailing. ⛵ In this video, you’ll learn: Vessels constrained by draught Vessels are restricted in their ability to manoeuvre Minesweepers and vessels aground Navigation lights and day shapes explained simply How to identify vessels at a glance These rules are essential for safe navigation, whether you're preparing for your Day Skipper theory or improving your on-the-water decision-making. 📚 What are COLREGS? The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS) are the global rules that govern how vessels interact to avoid collisions. They apply to all vessels—from small yachts to large commercial ships—and cover: Navigation lights & shapes Sound signals Right of way between vessels Rules for crossing, overtaking & head-on situations Collision avoidance techniques 👍 If you found this helpful, please like and subscribe for more sailing tutorials from City Sailing. 00:00 Introduction to COLREGS / IRPCS 00:45 Why COLREGS Matter (Day Skipper) 01:30 Vessel Hierarchy Explained 03:00 Constrained by Draught 05:00 Restricted in Ability to Manoeuvre 07:00 Minesweepers 08:30 Vessels Aground 10:00 Lights Explained 13:00 Day Shapes Explained 15:30 Quick Recap / Exam Tips