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FLIP CARDS - AN ESSENTIAL AID FOR STUDENTS, YACHTSMEN AND SEAMEN Choose from 10 Different packs:- Code Flags - Learn the international code! Each card shown a flat of the International code in colour on the face, with the signal letter or number and the meaning of the signal flag on the reverse.The phonetic spelling of the letter is also shown, making the set doubly useful.Although no longer required by some yachting authorities, professional seamen and navies still need a knowledge of flag signals.Also in the set is a useful instruction card. 41 cards per pack. Rule of the Road - Give way or stand on? These cards show the view forward from the deck of various vessels (power, sailing or fishing) of developing traffic situations at sea.In each case the mariner has to decide the correct course of action to navigate his vessel through the hazard.The reverse of the card gives the proper course and also quotes the relevant collision rule. 50 cards per pack. Sound & Light Signals - In a fog? This pack of Flip Cards illustrates the signals made by ships at sea, and covers lights, fog signals and the usual distress and search and rescue signals.They differ from the Lights & Shapes cards in that they show signals rather than navigation signs.The meaning is shown on the back of the card as usual.47 cards per pack. IALA Buoyage System Region A - Have you got the message buoys? All mariners need a comprehensive knowledge of the buoyage rules and should be able instantly to identify a mark at first sight.These Flip Cards show 31 different buoys and navigational marks in colour with the meaning and position, together with the light characteristics on the back of the card.both the Cardinal and IALA marks are featured, as well as the more recent preferred channel buoys.This set shown the 'A' Region buoys which are found in most areas of the world.31 cards per pack. IALA Buoyage System Region B - Have you got the message buoys? All mariners need a comprehensive knowledge of the buoyage rules and should be able instantly to identify a mark at first sight.These Flip Cards shown different buoys and navigational marks in colour with the meaning and position, together with the light characteristics on the back of the card.Both the Cardinal and IALA marks are featured, as well as the more recent preferred channel buoys.This set shows buoys used in North America, Japan, Philippines and some other areas.32 cards per pack. Meteorology - What's it going to do? This pack covers meteorology in UK waters with particular relevance to the RYA courses.The essential definitions are dealt with and wind forces and their effect on sea states are well illustrated.There are also a number of photographs of cloud formations and the resulting weather systems.These cards have questions and answers on both sides, so effectively have 98 problems for the student to deal with.50 cards per pack. Lights & Shapes - See the light, be safe at night. An extremely useful set of cards which makes a difficult subject much easier.Each card shows a vessel's display of night time navigation lights (in colour) or daytime shapes, as seen from your position.In the case of the cards showing lights the vessel's silhouette is just discernible.The meaning is shown on the back of the cards as usual.This set has been a 'best seller' for over 20 years because learning the lights and shapes is a major part of a mariner's study and without Flip Cards it is not easy.50 cards per pack. Morse Code - Crack the code 36 cards showing the Morse symbol, both letters and numerals, with the back of the card giving the meaning.Also in the set is a useful instruction card for those mariners needing a knowledge of Morse these Flip Cards have proved to be a quick and simple method of learning and checking.37 cards per pack. Marine Radio A new set of Flip Cards covering the recent (and developing) GMDSS systems which are becoming universal.The cards show equipment and procedures for HF, VHF and MF, including Digital Selective Calling.Seamen preparing for the General Operations Certificate or the Long Range Certificate will find the cards particularly useful, while yachtsmen should also be prepared to acquire the appropriate certificate for future use.Without doubt, the coming system.50 cards per pack. CEVNI Signs, Symbols and Lights - Going Continental Waterways? Anyone wishing to navigate mainland European inland waters now needs a CEVNI Endorsement to the International Certificate of Confidence (ICC), which can be obtained by passing the appropriate RYA examination.These Flip Cards, printed in colour, are designed to help learn the signs, symbols and lights displayed, which form a major part of CEVNI Regulations.50 cards per pack. Each pack comes in a plastic pouch.