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A white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond is a hazard buoy. Watch out for shoals, rocks, fallen trees, construction, or other hazards.
Preferred channel markers are buoys showing red and green bands.
They are used to mark an anchorage.
They are used to mark an anchorage.
The orange-square buoys give information or directions.
The orange-square buoys give information or directions.
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These are called preferred channel markers. Which means you can pass on either side, however whatever color the topmost color is is the preferred passing side. Topmost Green prefer to pass on Starboard (right) Topmost Red prefer to past on Port (left). There are sometimes lit, sometimes lettered, never numbered.
Do not pass between the buoy and the shore
A white buoy with an orange marking most likely indicates that you should proceed through the area with caution. The buoy often marks rapids, rocks, or sandbars. A diamond shape with a cross means boats must keep out. A buoy or sign may show only the symbol or may also indicate Swim Area, Beach, Keep Out, No Boats, Closed Area, Dam, etc.
Danger.
Striping means having alternating bands (stripes) of two different colors (or more).Tigers and zebras have stripes to make them harder to see in the tall grass.