Paul Boissier was a senior Admiral in the Royal Navy and has spent much of his professional life at sea in a wide variety of vessels, commanding two submarines and a warship. He is also a very experienced yachtsman and has cruised extensively. Paul was then the Chief Executive of the RNLI.

“Boissier writes with intellect, wit and realism, effortlessly educating the reader to understand the spirit as well as the letter of the law. His tips and anecdotes, gleaned from experience, make this an excellent guide to an essential subject.” (Yachting Monthly) “Anecdotes and detailed explanations throughout this book make the nautical rules very clear, as do the well-conceived diagrams. A timely, readable and absolutely essential guide.” (Julian Stockwin) “...one of the most easy-to-read rule books out there.” (Boat Mart)

• Foreword; 1 Introduction; 2 Context of the rules: Rules 1-7; 3 How to recognise other vessels by their lights and shapes: Rules 20-31 and 36; 4 Sound signals: Rules 32-35; 5 The manoeuvring rules: Rules 8, 11-19; 6 Narrow channels and fairways, and separation schemes: Rules 9-10; 7 Some examples of collision avoidance; 8 Particular issues for yachts and small boats; 9 Buoyage; 10 Distress signals: Annex IV; 11 International marine VHF channels as used in the UK.

Paul Boissier was a senior Admiral in the Royal Navy and has spent much of his professional life at sea in a wide variety of vessels, commanding two submarines and a warship. He is also a very experienced yachtsman and has cruised extensively. Paul was then the Chief Executive of the RNLI.

“Boissier writes with intellect, wit and realism, effortlessly educating the reader to understand the spirit as well as the letter of the law. His tips and anecdotes, gleaned from experience, make this an excellent guide to an essential subject.” (Yachting Monthly) “Anecdotes and detailed explanations throughout this book make the nautical rules very clear, as do the well-conceived diagrams. A timely, readable and absolutely essential guide.” (Julian Stockwin) “...one of the most easy-to-read rule books out there.” (Boat Mart)

• Foreword; 1 Introduction; 2 Context of the rules: Rules 1-7; 3 How to recognise other vessels by their lights and shapes: Rules 20-31 and 36; 4 Sound signals: Rules 32-35; 5 The manoeuvring rules: Rules 8, 11-19; 6 Narrow channels and fairways, and separation schemes: Rules 9-10; 7 Some examples of collision avoidance; 8 Particular issues for yachts and small boats; 9 Buoyage; 10 Distress signals: Annex IV; 11 International marine VHF channels as used in the UK.