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They stay on all night. ATON lights flash in regular pat-
terns. For example, they may flash every three sec-
onds, or in groups such as two flashes and a pause.
There are a number of flashing patterns, which help
you identify the light at night. To identify a light, note its
color and pattern or timing of flashes, and compare it
to your chart to find its location.
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System
This section discusses three kinds of markers in this
system: Regulatory, Informational, and Lateral.
Regulatory markers in this system are either signs or
buoys. Signs are square with orange borders. Regu-
latory buoys are white and shaped like cylinders. They
have horizontal orange bands near their tops and just
above the water's surface. An orange circle on a marker
means a controlled area. A message such as "No
Wake, Idle Speed, No Skiing, or 5 M.P.H." may appear
on a marker. An orange diamond means danger. If a
diamond has an orange cross inside it, do not enter the
area. The reason you should stay out, such as "Swim
Area" may be printed in black on the marker.
Informational Markers are white signs with orange bor-
ders. They give information such as direction, distance,
and location.
Lateral markers in the USWMS system are either num-
bered red or black buoys. Black buoys may have green
reflectors or lights. They are the equivalent of green
buoys in the IALA-B system. Red buoys may have red
reflectors or lights. They are the same as red buoys in
the IALA-B system. Red or black buoys are usually
found in pairs - pass between them.
E. A Special Sign
In Florida, you may see a special sign: "Caution, Mana-
tee Area". When you see this sign, slow down to idle
speed. Manatees, an endangered species, are pas-
sive, large, slow-moving mammals. Many Manatees
are seriously injured or killed each year by boat propel-
lers.
F. Noise
Always be aware of local laws on noise limits. Noise
means engine noise, radio noise or even yelling by
people on your boat. Good seamanship demands that
you operate your boat quietly so as not to infringe on
the rights of others. Do not use thru-hull exhaust un-
less you are well offshore.
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RECOMMENDED READING
We recommend that you read the boating literature pub-
lished by your state boating agency and the U.S. Coast
Guard. Other suggested reading includes the follow-
ing:
Damford, Don. Anchoring. (ISBN 0-915160-64-1).
Seven Seas.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boating Skills and
Seamanship. LC74-164688.(illus.). (ISBN 0-930028-00-
7). U.S. Coast Guard.
Bottomley, Tom. Boatman's Handbook, (illus.). 316 p.
(ISBN 0-688-03925-1, Hearst Marine Book). Morrow.
Whiting, John and Bottomley, Tom. Chapman's Log and
Owner's Manual. 192 p.(ISBN 0-686-96737-2). Hearst
Marine Book.
Chapman, Charles F. and Maloney, E.S. Chapman's
Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling. (illus.).
62 p. (ISBN 0-87851-814-2, Pub. by Hearst Bks.); de-
luxe ed. (ISBN 0-87851-815-0). Morrow.
National Fire Protection Association. Fire Protection
Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.
(ISBN 0-317-07388-5, NFPA 302). National Fire Pro-
tection Association.
Brotherton, Miner. Twelve- Volt Bible. (ISBN 0-915160-
81-1). Seven Seas.
C - 4 CONTACTS
There are many good boating publications that have
information about your area and what other boats are
doing, such as clubs and other activities. Education
programs are sponsored by publications and organiza-
tions such as the U.S. Power Squadron, U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary and the American Red Cross. See your
dealer about special courses available in the area. For
detailed information contact:
American Red Cross
Local address (see local telephone directory)
Boat U.S. Foundation for Boating Safety Hotline
1-800-336-BOAT
1-800-245-BOAT (in Virginia)
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