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Reading buoys and other markers

The waters of the United states are marked

for safe navigation by the lateral system of

buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers

have an arrangement of shapes, colors, num-

bers and lights to show which side of the buoy

a boater should pass on when navigating in a

particular direction. The markings on these

buoys are oriented from the perspective of be-

ing entered from seaward (the boater is going

towards the port). This means that red buoys

are passed on the starboard (right) side when

proceeding from open water into port, and

black buoys are to port (left) side. When navi-

gating out of port, your position with respect to

the buoys should be reversed; red buoys

should be to port and black buoys to star-

board.

Many bodies of water used by boaters are en-

tirely within the boundaries of a particular

state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking

System has been devised for these waters.

This system uses buoys and signs with dis-

tinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory

or advisory information. These markers are

white with black letters and orange boarders.

They signify speed zones, restricted areas,

danger areas, and general information.

Remember, markings may vary by geograph-

ic location. Always consult local boating au-

thorities before driving your boat in unfamiliar

waters.

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