Keep it on your left when heading upstream
Keep the buoy on your port (left) side.
A green light
Keep it on your left when heading upstream
Keep the buoy on your starboard side
Keep it on your left when heading upstream
Keep it on your left when heading upstream
Keep it on your left when heading upstream
Keep it on your left when heading upstream
Red Right Returning- so the green buoy should be on your left side, the red on your right, and you in the middle.
When you see a green can buoy, it indicates that you are in the vicinity of a navigational channel. According to the "IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) system," you should keep the buoy to your port (left) side when proceeding upstream or towards a harbor. This helps ensure safe navigation and avoids potential hazards. Always maintain a safe distance from the buoy to avoid grounding or collisions.
Keep bouy on port side
When you see a green lighted buoy with the number 3, it indicates a safe navigational mark. This buoy typically marks the right side of a channel when returning from open sea, so you should keep it on your starboard (right) side as you navigate. Ensure you maintain a safe distance from the buoy and monitor your surroundings for other vessels and navigational hazards.