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RULES OF THE ROAD
Channel Buoy Guide
The color of the paint is the only characteristic which
has the same meaning on all buoys. Red buoys always
indicate the starboard side of the channel from seaward.
(Red Right Returning)
1. Nun Buoy: This buoy indicates the
starboard side of the channel when
returning from sea. It is conical shape,
the color red and indicates even numbers.
A nun buoy with red and green horizontal
bands (top band red), and not numbered,
indicates an obstruction. The principal
channel is to the left of the buoy when
returning from sea.
2. Can Buoy: This buoy indicates the port
side of the channel when returning from
sea. It is cylindrical shape, the color green
and indicates odd numbers. A can buoy
with green and red horizontal bands (top
band green), and not numbered, indicates
an obstruction. The principal channel is to
the right of the buoy when returning from
sea.
3. Lighted Buoy (RED): This buoy has a
fl ashing red light. It indicates the starboard
side of the channel when returning from
sea.
4. Lighted Buoy (GREEN): This buoy has
a quick fl ashing green light. It indicates
the port side of the channel when returning
from sea. The quick fl ashing light indicates
special caution required.
BOATING RESPONSIBILITIES - 2
Boat Capacity
• Load only to manufacturer’s specifi cations.
• Distribute load evenly; keep it low.
• Passengers should only ride on the parts of the
boat that are designed for that purpose.
• If water is rough, carry fewer passengers.
Observe the Rules of the Road
PORT (Left) - Leaving the harbor with green buoys to
your right.
STARBOARD (Right) - Entering the harbor with red
buoys to your right.
Know Your Horn Signals
1 Short Blast = Passing you on my port side.
2 Short Blasts = Passing you on my starboard side.
3 Short Blasts = I am going astern.
5 Short Blasts = Danger.
Always refer to the latest U.S. Coast Guard Navigation
Rules CG-169
Keep An Alert Lookout For:
Bad weather, Swimmers, Other boats, Water skiers,
Fisherman, Divers and/or any other obstructions.
Keep Your Wake Under Control, particularly upon
entering or leaving harbor areas. You are responsible
for wake damage to other vessels and/or property.
Do Not Fool With Fuel
1/2 pint of gasoline = 15 sticks of dynamite
1. During fueling, moor boat properly; remove all
passengers.
2. Keep all doors, hatches and ports closed.
3. Shut down all electronic gear; extinguish galley
fi res, pilot lights and smoking materials.
4. Do not overload tanks.
5. Keep fi lling nozzles in contact with the fi ll pipe to
prevent sparks.
6. Secure the fi ll cap tightly; wipe away any spillage.
7. Ventilate all components for a minimum of fi ve
minutes before starting engines.
8. Keep fuel lines and bilges clean.
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Small Craft
Winds up to
38 MPH
Gale Winds
38 - 54 MPH
Storm Winds
over 55 MPH
Hurricane
Winds over
63 MPH
Storm Warning Signals - Pennants (by day)
Lights (by night)
Keep to Right
in narrow
channels.
Boat being overtaken
has right of way.
Overtaking boat must
stay clear.
Yield to boats
approaching in
this area.
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