Regal 1900 - NAVIGATION AIDS & MARKERS

NAVIGATION AIDS & MARKERS
Navigation aids are placed along coasts and navigable waters as a
guide for mariners in determining their position in reference to land
and hidden danger. Each aid provides specifi c information.
Buoys provide a road map to keep the skipper on course and to avoid
hazards. Buoys are identifi ed by light, shape, color, and in severe
weather conditions by sound. Buoys or beacons called lateral markers
indicate the port and starboard sides of the waterway to be followed.
U.S. markers follow the buoy system known as Red Right Returning.
When returning from sea or traveling upstream, the green markers are
to your port (on your left), and the red markers are to the starboard
side (on your right). When traveling downstream or out to sea, the
marker color would be reversed.
Before operating your vessel, learn to identify the various navigational
aids such as lateral aids, mid-channel markers, and regulatory markers.
Nautical charts are provided by the National Ocean Service (NOS) and
are distributed nationwide through marinas and outlet stores. These
charts show the geography of the coast, water depth, landmarks,
navigation aids (buoys and markers), marine hazards, and port
facilities. Use only up-to-date charts for navigation. We recommend
when purchasing a chart to look for the weather resistant ones.
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CAUTION
SKIPPERS MUST NOT RELY ON BUOYS ALONE TO MARK THEIR
POSITION. SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WAVE ACTION
CAN ALTER BUOY POSITIONS.
Buoy And Marker Caution
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Rules Of The Road