Buoys and Channel Markers -- What Do They Mean? Navigation Basics | BoatUS
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2023
- Whether you're a new boater, new to running your own boat, or navigating a different waterway than you're used to, knowing what the buoys and channel markers you'll encounter (in the United States) mean is not only useful but will help improve your safety on the water.
Join BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow to learn navigation basics -- what the various, common aids to navigation (nav aids, or ATONs) such as buoys and channel markers mean. Some buoys and channel markers may be larger or smaller than what you see in this video depending on where you boat, but the meaning of the colors and shapes remains the same.
Keep in mind that the markers discussed here may be different from those used on inland waterways, and you should familiarize yourself with any local markers where you boat. To learn more about these buoys, beacons, and markers or others, visit uscgboating.org/regulations/n... (Please note the URL we mentioned in the video is incorrect.)
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Appreciate the video and the congenial tone. Too often, people are excessively serious and I fear that can turn people off to what is truly important information for all of us boaters to know. In contrast, your approach invites people into the topic. Well done.
Thanks, Christian! Your comment means a lot to us. It's a tough balance to strike, but we appreciate the feedback that we're on the right track.
I WISH I had teachers like YOU when I was in school. I wouldn't have slept as much!😃
WOW! Thank you, ninth! So glad you found it helpful -- and engaging.
Thanks for sharing. Always good to get a refresher.
Thanks for watching, Paul!
Love these types of videos! Thanks
Glad you find them useful, Larry! Thanks for watching.
Great Relavent for everyone on the water!!
Thanks for watching Melinda!
Thanks for the video. Very informative. Question, is the red right return common in Euroope as well? The video that proceeded yours said Left green on return or heading inland. It sounded llike their accent they were UK.
Thanks in advance Lenny..
That is an awesome question, DB!! The answer depends on which world region you're boating in - Region A or Region B. Region A countries/continents - Europe, Australia, New Zealand, parts of Africa and most of Asia. There it's green, right, return. (The mnemonic doesn't ring quite the same, does it?) Here's a great article from Cruising World that explains the history behind this: www.cruisingworld.com/red-right-returning. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the fantastic question!
You are the best!
We boat on the upper Potomac and my wife is geographically challenged so I have had such a hard time explaining the Red, Right, Returning concept to her. LOL. Luckily we have a Simrad plot chart and she just needs to stay in deep areas to keep in the lane.
It can certainly be confusing at times, but even if she has to rely on the plotter, we're proud of her for taking the helm!!
AND Chris remember this is America only, in the rest of the world, my Australia included, the colours are reversed - Green cones are POSH - Port Out, Starboard Home.
Yes, we only guarantee this info for U.S. waters. Thanks for watching -- and educating us on the rules in other countries! Always interesting to learn.
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According to Chrome, www.uscg.gov does not exist.
You're correct -- our bad. It's www.uscg.mil. The easiest way to download the Aids to Navigation PDF is at uscgboating.org/regulations/navigation-rules.php Thanks for the correction!