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Buoys and Channel Markers -- What Do They Mean? Navigation Basics | BoatUS

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 and other countries that use the Class B navigation system) 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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  • @christianredder9958
    @christianredder9958 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @paulkersey2179
    @paulkersey2179 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Always good to get a refresher.

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Paul!

  • @ninthfloor33020
    @ninthfloor3302011 ай бұрын

    I WISH I had teachers like YOU when I was in school. I wouldn't have slept as much!😃

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    11 ай бұрын

    WOW! Thank you, ninth! So glad you found it helpful -- and engaging.

  • @larry78cj7
    @larry78cj7 Жыл бұрын

    Love these types of videos! Thanks

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you find them useful, Larry! Thanks for watching.

  • @melinda5777
    @melinda5777 Жыл бұрын

    Great Relavent for everyone on the water!!

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Melinda!

  • @ArktikosAdventures
    @ArktikosAdventures6 күн бұрын

    It should be noted that this video was made in the US and therefore use the Class B system when using the "red-right-return" phrase. The Class A regions use "red-left-return".

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    6 күн бұрын

    Correct, Arktikos! We've addressed that in some of the comments, however, I will add that to the description if I haven't done so already. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @jamespatterson1433
    @jamespatterson143326 күн бұрын

    I am a artist who lives in NC but not native to the area. I'm painting a night time picture with a distant city skyline. In the paintings foreground, I want two specific markers so thoes who know, would enjoy my selection of the two markers. Being I don't know anything about this subject I'm here to maybe find the perfect pairing of these markers. Any clever ideas? Thank you

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    23 күн бұрын

    Hey James! Thanks for the interesting question. Are you looking for a skyline in NC or anywhere?

  • @kevin_brown_dc3423
    @kevin_brown_dc342310 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    10 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @DB-os8qw
    @DB-os8qw3 ай бұрын

    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..

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    3 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @DB-os8qw

    @DB-os8qw

    3 ай бұрын

    You are the best!

  • @dilligafwoftam985
    @dilligafwoftam985 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @BrandonEarl2828
    @BrandonEarl28285 ай бұрын

    Baltimore accent detected. 🤖

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    5 ай бұрын

    💯 Baltimore, Hon! 😂

  • @BrandonEarl2828

    @BrandonEarl2828

    5 ай бұрын

    @@boatus 🦀

  • @TheTWhite

    @TheTWhite

    3 ай бұрын

    Woahter

  • @BrandonEarl2828

    @BrandonEarl2828

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheTWhite wooder*

  • @mymobile5014
    @mymobile5014 Жыл бұрын

    According to Chrome, www.uscg.gov does not exist.

  • @boatus

    @boatus

    Жыл бұрын

    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!