Learning Tools
Interactive tools organized by exam topic. Pick a category or browse all.
Rules & Signals
COLREGS, navigation lights, and sound signals — the most heavily tested exam topics.
Rules of the Road
Interactive scenarios — who gives way? All 8 crossing, meeting, and overtaking situations with SVG diagrams.
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Navigation Lights Quiz
Identify vessel type and aspect from animated light configurations. Study and quiz modes with COLREGS rules.
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Sound Signals Quiz
Maneuvering signals, fog signals, and distress signals. Both directions — signal to meaning and situation to signal.
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IALA Buoy System Quiz
20 questions on red nuns, green cans, junction buoys, safe water marks, and more with visual SVG buoys.
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VHF Radio & DSC Quiz
Channels, distress calls, DSC, MMSI, MAYDAY/PAN-PAN/SECURITE, and proper radio procedure — 15 questions.
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Seamanship & Safety
Practical boat handling, safety, and deck skills tested on the exam.
Anchor Scope Calculator
Calculate rode length based on depth, freeboard, and rode type. Visual diagram with 5:1, 7:1, and 10:1 ratios.
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Fuel Range Calculator
Calculate total range, 1/3 rule safe distance, and fuel needed for a specific trip. Animated fuel gauge.
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Knots & Deck Equipment
Illustrated guide to 12 essential knots with step-by-step instructions plus deck equipment reference.
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Weather Quiz
25 questions on clouds, fronts, fog types, Beaufort scale, barometer interpretation, and wind patterns.
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Boat Life
For every boater on the water — trip planning, crew training, state laws, and quick-reference cards.
Skipper Certification
Three levels of recognition — Coastal Skipper, Blue Water Ready, and Chartroom Certified. Track your progress.
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Crew Safety Training
10 real-world scenarios every crew member should know: MOB, MAYDAY, fire, flooding, and distress signals.
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Vessel Log
Log every trip — departure, destination, distance, crew, and conditions. Track your total miles on the water.
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Float Plan Generator
Fill out before every trip. Leave with a shore contact. Includes safety equipment checklist and USCG contact info.
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State Boating Laws
Key rules for 12 states — minimum age, education requirements, BAC limits, PFD rules, and registration.
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Reference Cards
Printable quick-reference cards: VHF channels, nav lights, COLREGS rules, and distress signals.
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Boating Practice
Hands-on simulations that put your boat handling skills to the test.
Boat Docking Simulator
8-bit fishing trawler docking game. Navigate into the berth with real wind, current, and seagull physics. Score by approach speed.
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Jet Boat River Run
Navigate a winding river in a jet boat. Dodge rocks, ride the deep channels, and watch for bears and deer on the banks.
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