Swim area not!!
It is the navigable channel
Swim area not!! It is the navigable channel
A boat should cruise between a green and red buoy. The red buoy will always be located on the right side of your boat. Red buoys will always mean , returning, red, and right. There will be a number on a red buoy that will give the chart location. The numbers will always be even.
Red Right Returning- so the green buoy should be on your left side, the red on your right, and you in the middle.
Do not pass between the buoy and the shore
Preferred channel markers are buoys showing red and green bands.
A can buoy is a floating cylindrical object in the water. They are red in British waters and green or black in US waters.
a red light, of course!
Swim area not!! It is the navigable channel
A buoy with both red and green bands typically marks a navigational channel or indicates a junction where vessels can either proceed straight or choose a side. The red band usually indicates the port side (left when entering from the sea), while the green band indicates the starboard side (right when entering from the sea). This type of buoy helps mariners navigate safely through waterways. Always refer to local navigation charts for specific meanings, as buoy color codes can vary by region.
marks the junction of two channels
You should keep the buoy on your starboard side. The channel should be marked with green to port and red to starboard as you enter.
A red buoy with a diamond symbol indicates a hazardous area or an obstruction in the water. The buoy serves as a warning to mariners to avoid the area due to potential dangers, such as rocks or underwater obstacles. It is important for boaters to heed these warnings to ensure safe navigation.