This is the essential manual for every yacht captain and all those aspiring to become one. It outlines the correct protocol for keeping watch to STCW-95 standards and the procedures to be followed on the bridge of every yacht irrespective of the vessel's flag state or the ensign flying at her stern. It caters specifically to the needs and requirements of large yachts and the professional crews that man them.

This new edition has been updated with the 2016 changes to the COLREGS.

A complete reference and training manual for everyone involved with yachts, from crew member to Officer of the Watch.