An orange crossed diamond and black lettering indicates an area where vessels are prohibited and only swimming is allowed.
keep out of that area
Crossed diamonds indicate areas off-limits to all vessels such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways.*NOTE that an orange diamond with black lettering within the diamond means a danger exists, such as rocks, shoals, stumps, or dams.
keep out of that area
Crossed diamonds indicate areas off-limits to all vessels such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways.*NOTE that an orange diamond with black lettering within the diamond means a danger exists, such as rocks, shoals, stumps, or dams.
A white buoy or sign with an orange diamond and cross means that boats must keep out of the area. Black lettering on the buoy or sign gives the reason for the restriction, for example, SWIM AREA.
You are anchoring your boat. The water is 20 feet deep. How much anchor line should you use?
You are anchoring your boat. The water is 20 feet deep. How much anchor line should you use?
Watch out for dangers such as rocks and stumps.
A white buoy with an orange crossed diamond means all boats keep out. A crossed black diamond also means boats should keep out of the area.White marker with an orange diamond having a cross in it is an indication of restricted area where boats are not allowed beyond the buoy. This area might be reserved for swimming or some other purposes.
They are referred to in the US as Cardinal buoys/Regulatory marks and are used to regulate certain areas. Regulatory buoys are white, with two orange horizontally orange stripes. Between the stripes you'll find either an Orange circle or diamond. The diamond is conveying a warning. It could be a rock, a submerged object, shoal, wreckage or other danger. The black lettering underneath will usually indicate the danger.
They are referred to in the US as Cardinal buoys/Regulatory marks and are used to regulate certain areas. Regulatory buoys are white, with two orange horizontally orange stripes. Between the stripes you'll find either an Orange circle or diamond. The diamond is conveying a warning. It could be a rock, a submerged object, shoal, wreckage or other danger. The black lettering underneath will usually indicate the danger.
Keep out of the marked area. Non-lateral markers are navigation aids that give information other than the edges of safe water areas. The most common are regulatory markers that are white and use orange markings and black lettering. Exclusion area markers (with crossed diamonds) indicate areas off-limits to all vessels such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways.