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BOATING RESPONSIBILITIES - 2
RULES OF THE ROAD
Channel Buoy Guide
The color of the paint is the only characteristic which
has the same meaning on all buoys. Red buoys always
indicate the starboard side of the channel from seaward.
(Red Right Returning)
1. Nun Buoy: This buoy indicates the
starboard side of the channel when
returning from sea. It is conical shape, the
color red and indicates even numbers. A
nun buoy with red and green horizontal
2
bands (top band red), and not numbered,
indicates an obstruction. The principal
channel is to the left of the buoy when
returning from sea.
2. Can Buoy: This buoy indicates the port
side of the channel when returning from
sea. It is cylindrical shape, the color green
and indicates odd numbers. A can buoy
with green and red horizontal bands (top
5
band green), and not numbered, indicates
an obstruction. The principal channel is to
the right of the buoy when returning from
sea.
3. Lighted Buoy (RED): This buoy has a
flashing red light. It indicates the starboard
side of the channel when returning from
sea.
4. Lighted Buoy (GREEN): This buoy has
a quick flashing green light. It indicates
the port side of the channel when returning
from sea. The quick flashing light indicates
special caution required.
Small Craft
Gale Winds
Winds up to
38 - 54 MPH
38 MPH
Storm Warning Signals - Pennants (by day)
12
Hurricane
Storm Winds
Winds over
over 55 MPH
63 MPH
Lights (by night)
Boat Capacity
•
Load only to manufacturer's specifications.
•
Distribute load evenly; keep it low.
•
Passengers should only ride on the parts of the
boat that are designed for that purpose.
•
If water is rough, carry fewer passengers.
Observe the Rules of the Road
PORT (Left) - Leaving the harbor with green buoys to
your right.
STARBOARD (Right) - Entering the harbor with red
buoys to your right.
Keep to Right
in narrow
channels.
Know Your Horn Signals
1 Short Blast = Passing you on my port side.
2 Short Blasts = Passing you on my starboard side.
3 Short Blasts = I am going astern.
5 Short Blasts = Danger.
Always refer to the latest U.S. Coast Guard Navigation
Rules CG-169
Keep An Alert Lookout For:
Bad weather, Swimmers, Other boats, Water skiers,
Fisherman, Divers and/or any other obstructions.
Keep Your Wake Under Control, particularly upon
entering or leaving harbor areas. You are responsible
for wake damage to other vessels and/or property.
Do Not Fool With Fuel
1/2 pint of gasoline = 15 sticks of dynamite
1. During fueling, moor boat properly; remove all
passengers.
2. Keep all doors, hatches and ports closed.
3. Shut down all electronic gear; extinguish galley
fires, pilot lights and smoking materials.
4. Do not overload tanks.
5. Keep filling nozzles in contact with the fill pipe to
prevent sparks.
6. Secure the fill cap tightly; wipe away any
spillage.
7. Ventilate all components for a minimum of five
minutes before starting engines.
8. Keep fuel lines and bilges clean.
L510010D-17
Boat being overtaken
Yield to boats
has right of way.
approaching in
Overtaking boat must
stay clear.
this area.
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