I passed my USCG rules of the road test in minutes because of this video. Excellent instructor. I attended a sea school in my area and the only thing I learned was that I was going to need help to pass the testing. Thank God for this guy and UA-cam. *Captain Drew.
I went to a great Maritime school, but this video was still one of the best study tools I found online. I watched this one several times before I took the ROR exam. I passed with a 96 on the first try.
This guy is a great instructor. Low key approach, and he continually works to relate the rules to real life situations. Can't tell you how many times I've had someone stand at the lectern and just read out of the book. And he really knows/understands the rules.
I was taught for pecking order: New (Not Under Command) Reels (Restricted in Ability to Maneuver) Catch ( Constrained by Draft) Fish (Fishing vessel) So (Sailboat) Purchase (Power driven vessel) Some (Seaplane)
To the guy who made this video and so many others that I watched, I say a HUGE thank you! Your videos and way of teaching made the information much easier to understand and retain. Definitely the best instructor I’ve seen on UA-cam by far! I aced all 4 of my exams this week from my online OUPV course. You’re the man!!
Thank you for knowing your subject. I am a retired professor and you kept your audience engaged and active. You read a little bit and then got active right away. You took us on a few interesting side trips but kept focused on the rules. So good.
Im attending what I have always been told was the best school for USCG training (probably heard this because I am local to the school, who knows) called Chapman School of Seamanship and I learned 10xs more from this guy than I did in class. The way you kept me engaged and applied rules to practical situations to explain made me understand and retain it. I found the channel when studying plotting at night and didn't even know there was a segment on rules of the road so after I learned i needed to retake my rules portion of the test I watched this series and now I am 100% confident in retaking. I got a 100% on my chart plotting first try due to his teaching and now I will pass the rules no problem. If anyone is struggling with understanding anything on the USGC training I would recommend this guy over anyone else. And I cant believe he put the info on youtube for free. I wish I could donate somehow because he saved me money having to redo any classes or retake fees. Thanks for helping.
@@uscaptainstraining knowing that you can take the course online now, I will be referring a buddy of mine looking to get his masters license to you for sure. Can you explain briefly how proctoring works when online? Does he just need to have the instructor on webcam during his exam? Also, do you offer a package for oupv, master up to 100 and towing endorsement all in one? I can lend him my block island chart and my plotting tools if that saves him money also. I saw on website there is a package but he didnlt know if it included towing endorsement as well.
This guy is the best!! He saved my bacon.... After eight days in a captain's class covering everything I didn't have a very good grasp of the rules. It was confusing to say the least and I've been on the water for over 35 years. I had purchased another DVD that was terrible. All it did was read the rules. Nothing to help you remember them. Anyway, with only three days left, I watched each of his videos twice and copied down his white board charts as he went along. The morning of the test, the first thing I did was write down the charts from memory. Only missed two questions in the rules and passed. Also passed the rest of the segments so working on the CPR, first aid, physical, and drug testing. Don't know who this guy is, but after watching you will see that he knows his stuff and he presents it in a way that is learnable. So I could care less what he wears and that the camera went out of focus a few times. He can polish it up later. And if he was closer than Chicagoland I would buy him several drinks!! So keep up the good work buddy! And if you're ever in SoCal let me know. I'm good for the drinks!
@@daylaanguerra9620 All vessels have the COLREGS onboard either physical or digital. Does this mean that the officer is not required to know the rules because he has the book with him? Do you sit with the book in your hands looking for the rules while giving orders to your helmsman to avoid other vessels?
Niel. Your awsome taking my 100ton captains course in hawaii.and you have been a major study tool for me. Thanks bro!!! Hope to pass ROR next you got me through a few of the tests so far. Fingers crossed
Just wanted to thank you for posting this, I just passed my 6 pack test and used your vids countless times over the last year to help with the course. Thanks man!
This helped me so much. I got my steersman license and I watched this video for 3 weeks straight while I was in school, it really helped me remember everything
Beer, wine, fishing; whatever it is you are into; we/I owe you plenty. Thank you for taking the time to create this. At the very least, I hope that the time you put into publishing these videos has resulted in great fortune.
Hello Captain! I just wanted to send you a note of thanks. When Covid first happened the MPT COURSE in SOUTH FLORIDA was put online. I did the course and epically failed. Doing the course online was a nightmare. I chose to take another two weeks of my life and go back face-to-face and take it. I watched your videos several times a day. Because of your videos and your knowledge I passed with flying colors. Simply said, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your knowledge and the videos you put online. 100 Ton Captain Jeff Gold🙏🏻
I've been studying for my Master up to 45m for my AMSA orals in Australia, I have found your videos to be so helpful with my learning, you have an amazing teaching ability and I wanted to say thank you! I understand so much more after your videos.
Who is this guy!? F***** rad! I’m taking the 6 pack in April 2021 So glad I found this guy Thanks Wisconsin teacher guy Thanks to him I’ll be well prepared when I go to take the two week course
I’m a Chief Quartermaster in the US Navy and I love and use this video all the time. Thank you! Also where can I get that awesome sweatshirt I need that in my life!!!!!
This is a GREAT video [understatement]... the ROR test is notoriously the hardest (with a passing mark of 90%)... I watched this video over and over, supplemented by my course notes and, as a result, passed my ROR paper today at the first attempt with a score of 98% due in no small part to this excellent video... Neil, if you're ever on Long Island, look me up... I owe you a beer at the very least... extremely well laid out approach to the subject matter, brought to life wherever possible with real life examples that we can all visualize and imagine... nicely done!
I'm sitting for my 1600 masters in a couple months and just wanted to say thank you so much for the videos! They help a lot! Very informative and educational.
just wanted to say thank you for your videos, I passed steersman school at Delgado community college in New Orleans with your help, thank you sir you are a gifted teacher
Very helpful video, now that I'm on my way being a deck cadet. I learned this in class but forgot it easily, after seeing this video I recalled everything. Good job.
Absolutely magnificent tutorial + a great guy I am doing my Yachtmaster for sail and power boats in 2020 hats off for doin a great job ,a great guy who knows his stuff like the back of his hand , Well done and thank you buddy
Thanks for this video, it really assisted me during my college years in understanding the COLREGs. I also loved the words on your jacket "TALK NAUTICAL TO ME BABY."
This instructor is just the BEST ! He is teaching this so that it's very easy to understand and remember. It all makes sense the way he is explaining it. He really knows his stuff and is an excellent instructor. OnlyNewRealsCatchFish So PurchaseSome
Another good way (especially if you played Super Mario before) of reminding the types of vessel in the order of their priority, only that is upside down: Peach (power driven) Says (sailing) Fluffy (Fishing) Cats (Constrained) R (RAM) Nice (NUC) And don't forget to add seaplanes at the top, that's how I do it.
I’m a QuarterMaster in the U.S. Navy I just wanted to let you know this helped me out so much I’m currently in a journeyman school and the instructors are trying their best but you hit most of it on the head I just gotta review my notes several more times and take more ROR test and it will stick thank you so much Sir!! Can’t wait to take this back to my ship and teach my guys!
Wish I'd seen these videos before signing up for a competitors class. These videos are fantastic. Given a mulligan, I'd enroll with US Captains. I will definitely spread the word.
As far as how high the stern tow lights have to be when towing astern, I've never seen a tug's tow lights higher than a barge and cargo. I'm speaking mainly of RORO(ROLL ON/ROLL OFF) barges. Crowley has three decks for their larger RORO barges, and you're not able to see the stern tow lights, except when overtaking. I don't know of any part of the rules that dictate the height of stern tow lights. I also only know this from escort jobs when in or outbound with those tugs and tow. I could be wrong as far as the rules go.
It's interesting how 10 years ago it was still "cool" to catch a whole school of salmon with one net. Thanks to those guys that did it then, there's not many schools of salmon around anymore..
Does this still apply today in a state like Florida where I am?? Great teacher btw just wondering if tow info or ray signs are part of the exams down here since I never see them
Thanks for the video's, I'll refer people to you guys when I can. I actually talk about getting our industry more on line to appeal to the younger generation, so keep up the good work!
I have two bottles of Red Port Left. On Navy vessels all even numbers on the left hand side of the ship. This is opposite the number of whistles blown when navigating.
Vessel B is at the starboard of Vessel A. However, Vessel B is crossing Vessel A in astern propulsion. In other words, Vessel B's stern might collide with Vessel A. Who should give way and which rules justify the answer.
You are correct, it is between RAM and Fishing. It's an International only Rule and my exam is where Inland and International are the same so I don't focus on it as a main learning objective.
@@uscaptainstraining thanks for replying. I am in Scotland and doing the RYA Day Skipper Theory. Your summary of all of this has helped me remember the lights and shapes. I am now trying to learn the sounds using this video again for revision.
Captain pls answer to my questions Fishing vessel engaged in fishing when her maneuver is restricted and she can not take action as she is restricted maneuverability at night she must show the lights of restricted maneuver ?
Red over Red over Red: Rudder Rubbing Rocks (meaning it’s deep draft; Constrained By Draft) and Day Shape is a Can, like Draft Beer Can, “Deep Draft” that is….
I passed my USCG rules of the road test in minutes because of this video. Excellent instructor. I attended a sea school in my area and the only thing I learned was that I was going to need help to pass the testing. Thank God for this guy and UA-cam. *Captain Drew.
Thank you for the kind words Drew!
@@uscaptainstraining *Captain Drew lol
I went to a great Maritime school, but this video was still one of the best study tools I found online. I watched this one several times before I took the ROR exam. I passed with a 96 on the first try.
This guy is a great instructor. Low key approach, and he continually works to relate the rules to real life situations. Can't tell you how many times I've had someone stand at the lectern and just read out of the book. And he really knows/understands the rules.
I agree, and appreciate his knowledge and understanding of the rules.
I was taught for pecking order:
New (Not Under Command)
Reels (Restricted in Ability to Maneuver)
Catch ( Constrained by Draft)
Fish (Fishing vessel)
So (Sailboat)
Purchase (Power driven vessel)
Some (Seaplane)
To the guy who made this video and so many others that I watched, I say a HUGE thank you! Your videos and way of teaching made the information much easier to understand and retain. Definitely the best instructor I’ve seen on UA-cam by far! I aced all 4 of my exams this week from my online OUPV course. You’re the man!!
Thank you!
Thank you for knowing your subject. I am a retired professor and you kept your audience engaged and active. You read a little bit and then got active right away. You took us on a few interesting side trips but kept focused on the rules. So good.
Im attending what I have always been told was the best school for USCG training (probably heard this because I am local to the school, who knows) called Chapman School of Seamanship and I learned 10xs more from this guy than I did in class. The way you kept me engaged and applied rules to practical situations to explain made me understand and retain it.
I found the channel when studying plotting at night and didn't even know there was a segment on rules of the road so after I learned i needed to retake my rules portion of the test I watched this series and now I am 100% confident in retaking. I got a 100% on my chart plotting first try due to his teaching and now I will pass the rules no problem.
If anyone is struggling with understanding anything on the USGC training I would recommend this guy over anyone else. And I cant believe he put the info on youtube for free. I wish I could donate somehow because he saved me money having to redo any classes or retake fees. Thanks for helping.
We are glad to help! Your feedback and referral is payment enough.
@@uscaptainstraining knowing that you can take the course online now, I will be referring a buddy of mine looking to get his masters license to you for sure. Can you explain briefly how proctoring works when online? Does he just need to have the instructor on webcam during his exam?
Also, do you offer a package for oupv, master up to 100 and towing endorsement all in one? I can lend him my block island chart and my plotting tools if that saves him money also. I saw on website there is a package but he didnlt know if it included towing endorsement as well.
This guy is the best!! He saved my bacon.... After eight days in a captain's class covering everything I didn't have a very good grasp of the rules. It was confusing to say the least and I've been on the water for over 35 years.
I had purchased another DVD that was terrible. All it did was read the rules. Nothing to help you remember them. Anyway, with only three days left, I watched each of his videos twice and copied down his white board charts as he went along. The morning of the test, the first thing I did was write down the charts from memory. Only missed two questions in the rules and passed.
Also passed the rest of the segments so working on the CPR, first aid, physical, and drug testing.
Don't know who this guy is, but after watching you will see that he knows his stuff and he presents it in a way that is learnable. So I could care less what he wears and that the camera went out of focus a few times. He can polish it up later. And if he was closer than Chicagoland I would buy him several drinks!!
So keep up the good work buddy! And if you're ever in SoCal let me know. I'm good for the drinks!
You've been sailing for over 35 years without knowing the COLREGS?
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@@daylaanguerra9620 All vessels have the COLREGS onboard either physical or digital. Does this mean that the officer is not required to know the rules because he has the book with him? Do you sit with the book in your hands looking for the rules while giving orders to your helmsman to avoid other vessels?
This guy is smart and his instruction is on point seems like a good guy and knows how to help
smart enough to make you think he knows and get your money lmao
Niel. Your awsome taking my 100ton captains course in hawaii.and you have been a major study tool for me. Thanks bro!!! Hope to pass ROR next you got me through a few of the tests so far. Fingers crossed
Just wanted to thank you for posting this, I just passed my 6 pack test and used your vids countless times over the last year to help with the course. Thanks man!
His name is capt Neil Smith. ..sir you r simply best ..thank u so much
just passed the test thanks to this video- much appreciated!
This helped me so much. I got my steersman license and I watched this video for 3 weeks straight while I was in school, it really helped me remember everything
I enjoy this instructors style of teaching. Personable, clear and concise.
Thank you! Much appreciated Jon.
Beer, wine, fishing; whatever it is you are into; we/I owe you plenty. Thank you for taking the time to create this. At the very least, I hope that the time you put into publishing these videos has resulted in great fortune.
Hello Captain! I just wanted to send you a note of thanks. When Covid first happened the MPT COURSE in SOUTH FLORIDA was put online. I did the course and epically failed. Doing the course online was a nightmare. I chose to take another two weeks of my life and go back face-to-face and take it. I watched your videos several times a day. Because of your videos and your knowledge I passed with flying colors. Simply said, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your knowledge and the videos you put online.
100 Ton Captain
Jeff Gold🙏🏻
You are welcome Jeff! We are here to help.
this is the comment I'm looking for thanks
I've been studying for my Master up to 45m for my AMSA orals in Australia, I have found your videos to be so helpful with my learning, you have an amazing teaching ability and I wanted to say thank you! I understand so much more after your videos.
Glad to help!
Who is this guy!? F***** rad!
I’m taking the 6 pack in April 2021
So glad I found this guy
Thanks Wisconsin teacher guy
Thanks to him I’ll be well prepared when I go to take the two week course
I’m a Chief Quartermaster in the US Navy and I love and use this video all the time. Thank you! Also where can I get that awesome sweatshirt I need that in my life!!!!!
This is a GREAT video [understatement]... the ROR test is notoriously the hardest (with a passing mark of 90%)... I watched this video over and over, supplemented by my course notes and, as a result, passed my ROR paper today at the first attempt with a score of 98% due in no small part to this excellent video... Neil, if you're ever on Long Island, look me up... I owe you a beer at the very least... extremely well laid out approach to the subject matter, brought to life wherever possible with real life examples that we can all visualize and imagine... nicely done!
Can't thank you enough for giving away all of this information for free. It has certainly taken a lot of pressure off from my upcoming classes.
Thank you for a clear and relaxed lesson. I study as a sea captain and this was a good way to go through Colregs basics once again before an exam.
Taking my DWO test for the USCG feeling confident because of this thank you sm
Passed my test today in large part to you……thank you….
I'm sitting for my 1600 masters in a couple months and just wanted to say thank you so much for the videos! They help a lot! Very informative and educational.
just wanted to say thank you for your videos, I passed steersman school at Delgado community college in New Orleans with your help, thank you sir you are a gifted teacher
Best COLREG refesher video around. Watched it repeatedly while preparing for my Cox assessment. Many thanks.
This guy literally memorized the entire book 😂😂😂
Having the yes tommorow wish me luck
You have to pretty much to pass the daggum exam...
Been helping USN Quartermasters for ever!
He seems stoned af but is actually revising the rules good with nice supplementary information & knowledge! Nicely done :)
Absolutely the best review on UA-cam. Love your teaching style.
Very helpful video, now that I'm on my way being a deck cadet. I learned this in class but forgot it easily, after seeing this video I recalled everything. Good job.
Thank you Man !!! You are very good person with charisma and great way to explain!
i m an aspiring Second Mate sir ,from India , and ur lessons are very helpful to me ....... u make learning fun.
Really enjoyed this instructors style.. Thank you USCT... Reactivating my 100 ton after being gone for quite a while...
I passed my maritime exam b'coz of this man. His good...
Thanks for the feedback, it is appreciated!
@@uscaptainstraining thanks for your simple explination sirp
Absolutely magnificent tutorial + a great guy I am doing my Yachtmaster for sail and power boats in 2020 hats off for doin a great job ,a great guy who knows his stuff like the back of his hand , Well done and thank you buddy
Thanks for this video, it really assisted me during my college years in understanding the COLREGs. I also loved the words on your jacket "TALK NAUTICAL TO ME BABY."
Awsome instructor he made things sounds toooo easy,
Dear Captain! Thanks and Love from Bangladesh 💙 You teach me the ror in a magnificent way! May Allah Bless you and your family!
LOVELY.... you got my attention (better than my college professor handling this subject zillions of years ago...)
I can't thank you enough for your videos you are the reason I passed.
This dude is an excellent instructor! Outstanding material with exceptional presentation and style.
This instructor is just the BEST ! He is teaching this so that it's very easy to understand and remember. It all makes sense the way he is explaining it. He really knows his stuff and is an excellent instructor. OnlyNewRealsCatchFish So PurchaseSome
Boom. Passed my R&R test. Thank you very much.
Glad to hear it!
Top Notch Job! Excellent instructor Sam & Rev on Here's to Us!!
Watching this was great revision for things I'd mainly forgotten. Wish I'd had a tutor like this when I did my nav courses. Thank you!
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Still extremely good information and a great review. Passed my RoR test today thanks in part to this video
Another good way (especially if you played Super Mario before) of reminding the types of vessel in the order of their priority, only that is upside down:
Peach (power driven)
Says (sailing)
Fluffy (Fishing)
Cats (Constrained)
R (RAM)
Nice (NUC)
And don't forget to add seaplanes at the top, that's how I do it.
watching this video b4 every contract. Thank you.
Got my rules test coming up. Thank you for the review!!
Great comprehensive concise organized lecture. Thanks.
Wow.. I've learned tonnes of knowledge. As an aspiring deck officer this Channel is a very big help.. Great💪
Thank you for your U tube video's they helped me with my test, and I enjoy watching them again to just keep the information fresh in my head!
I’m a QuarterMaster in the U.S. Navy I just wanted to let you know this helped me out so much I’m currently in a journeyman school and the instructors are trying their best but you hit most of it on the head I just gotta review my notes several more times and take more ROR test and it will stick thank you so much Sir!! Can’t wait to take this back to my ship and teach my guys!
Thank you!
Wish I'd seen these videos before signing up for a competitors class. These videos are fantastic. Given a mulligan, I'd enroll with US Captains. I will definitely spread the word.
Thank you Curt!
quarter master training in the canadian navy thank you so much for this video!
As far as how high the stern tow lights have to be when towing astern, I've never seen a tug's tow lights higher than a barge and cargo. I'm speaking mainly of RORO(ROLL ON/ROLL OFF) barges. Crowley has three decks for their larger RORO barges, and you're not able to see the stern tow lights, except when overtaking. I don't know of any part of the rules that dictate the height of stern tow lights. I also only know this from escort jobs when in or outbound with those tugs and tow. I could be wrong as far as the rules go.
Thanks Captain. Your explanation is so clear and understandable. 🙏
amazing video, way better than learning through a book
He is an excellent instructor
5 stars!
Thanks for all your videos really helped me pass my test
You are welcome. Glad to help!
I past my exam because of this video thank you sooo much!
this is a great review for the ror!!! i just finished it today and using this as a study guide!!!!!!! Thank you so much
This is so helpful, so glad I found your channel! Thank you for posting these videos!
Thanks for this. Hope i could pass my promotion interview
Great video, thanks! This combined with continuously going through the free USCG exam question database from USCG Exam Prep worked perfectly for me!
Favorite quote... "So now, we're all physicists."
THANK YOU! Cheers from Jupiter, Florida
Excellent Instructor.
thank you for this, it's a great learning material for beginners. Greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!
It's interesting how 10 years ago it was still "cool" to catch a whole school of salmon with one net. Thanks to those guys that did it then, there's not many schools of salmon around anymore..
Awwwwwww that’s so sad.
A guy called Hitler 80 years ago tried to wipe an entire group of individuals to extension also, but they grew back, crazy.
This guy is a genius!
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Very good student! Very good teacher! Very good organized lecture!
Im pretty sure this guy wrote the COLREGS, excellent teacher
Does this still apply today in a state like Florida where I am?? Great teacher btw just wondering if tow info or ray signs are part of the exams down here since I never see them
Yeah, they do. These rules apply to every one on the water. They make more sense if you imagine you are driving a 600 foot ship.
Thanks for your vids! Watching them every day at the moment :-)
Yeah, these videos are awesome. I’m going over these videos prior to even taking a course
Thanks for the video's, I'll refer people to you guys when I can. I actually talk about getting our industry more on line to appeal to the younger generation, so keep up the good work!
I have two bottles of Red Port Left. On Navy vessels all even numbers on the left hand side of the ship. This is opposite the number of whistles blown when navigating.
O, overtaken
N, nuc
R, ram
C, C B D
F, fish
S, sale
P, power driven vessel
S, seaplane
W, wig
O, overtaking.
I like it!
Great lecture, amazing teacher. Thanks for sharing!
Great Video I am taking my 100 ton and this is a nice review while I try to go to bed
I start class the first week of January, watching this before I fall asleep. Did you pass?
Whoever you are, wherever you are, you're awesome.
Thank you so much for making this. Super Helpful!
This is brilliant. Lots of fun mnemonics to remember the rules.
Vessel B is at the starboard of Vessel A. However, Vessel B is crossing Vessel A in astern propulsion. In other words, Vessel B's stern might collide with Vessel A. Who should give way and which rules justify the answer.
Watched this video over 20 times
Great video .. helps my study .. thank you .!
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Great video very informative!
Do you have those rhymes written somewhere? Like..“Red over Red =Captian is dead
You can find all of our courses at uscaptainstraining.com/ Thanks for the comment!
I thought that a vessel constrained by draught was next in the hierarchy under R.A.M. and above Fishing ?
You wrote it out to the side...
You are correct, it is between RAM and Fishing. It's an International only Rule and my exam is where Inland and International are the same so I don't focus on it as a main learning objective.
@@uscaptainstraining thanks for replying. I am in Scotland and doing the RYA Day Skipper Theory. Your summary of all of this has helped me remember the lights and shapes. I am now trying to learn the sounds using this video again for revision.
using the TVMDC app for iPhones is a great way to learn this.. also CTS and Set & Drift - an all in one app.
But keep in Mind that you will not be allowed to have your smart phone with you durning the test!
Is this only needed for commercial boating or if i wanted to get a coastal cruiser sail boat and travel internationally
Dude you're the best
Thank you for the video
I took the test yesterday and passed rules of the road with 100%
Seriously, thank you for this video!!!
do you have dec general and navigation general courses in you tube?
Captain pls answer to my questions
Fishing vessel engaged in fishing when her maneuver is restricted and she can not take action as she is restricted maneuverability at night she must show the lights of restricted maneuver ?
A "Vessel Engaged in Fishing"
Red over Red over Red: Rudder Rubbing Rocks (meaning it’s deep draft; Constrained By Draft) and Day Shape is a Can, like Draft Beer Can, “Deep Draft” that is….
I just got another for red right returning. Will be home by Christmas because your green is with marker red amd green and red for christmas