Sail Skills - ColRegs Free Guide to ColRegs (the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, the IRPCS or Collision Regs).  Guidance covers all aspects with animations, pictures and diagrams.  Aimed at small vessel users but suitable for professional mariners.  Especially recommended for RYA examination candidates.
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ColRegs Home>ColRegs>Distress>Flares & Shells back to top Rocket flare dropping below low cloud in the distance - helm is not looking in the direction of it Rocket flare dropping below low cloud in the distance - helm is not looking in the direction of it.  If he does, will he assume the other vessel will spot it? Diagram:  A square flag with a ball below A vessel in distress using SOS SOS Red rocket flare falling into the sea Flares & Shells Flag & Ball Diagram:  A float emitting orange smoke Diagram:  A silhouette of a person with arms outstretched to the side Orange Smoke Arms Outstretched
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