Remember, markings may vary by geo-
graphic location. Always consult local boat-
ing authorities before driving your boat in
unfamiliar waters.
" 7 "
SECONDARY CHANNEL BUOYS
C " 1 "
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N " 2 "
" 6 "
C " 1 "
RB " L "
or
RG " L "
" 5 "
" 4 "
" 3 "
" A "
" 1 "
Proceeding toward head
of navigation from seaward
STARTS NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM
CAN BUOY
Odd number. Leave to port.
1
1
OR
NUN BUOY
Even number. Leave to starboard
2
No change
MAIN CHANNEL BUOYS
" 1 " " 3 " " 5 " " 7 "
LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand)`
N " 2 "
Odd number. increasing toward head of naviga-
tion.Leave to port (left) proceeding upstream.
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BUOY
COLOR CODE
BLACK
" 2 " " 4 " " 6 "
LIGHTED BUOY (Starboard Hand)`
RED
Even number,increasing toward head of naviga-
tion. Leave to starboard (right) proceeding up-
GREEN
stream.
" 2 "
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" A "
LIGHTED SAFE WATER BUOY
No number. Marks midchannel, pass on either
side. Letter has no lateral significance, used for
identification and location purposes.
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new
RB " L "
LIGHTED PREFERRED CHANNEL TO
N o n u m b e r . T o p m o s t b a n d r e d - p r e f e r r e d
channel is to left of buoy. Letter has no lateral
significance, used for identification and location
purposes.
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1-9
White Light
Green Light
1
1
OR
new
White Light
Red Light
2
2
OR
new
Top Mark
White Light
White Light
A
A
OR
new
RG " L "
PORT BUOY
Red or
Red Light
White Light
L
L
new
E
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