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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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
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.
Thanks for sharing. Always good to get a refresher.
@boatus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Paul!
I WISH I had teachers like YOU when I was in school. I wouldn't have slept as much!😃
@boatus
11 ай бұрын
WOW! Thank you, ninth! So glad you found it helpful -- and engaging.
Love these types of videos! Thanks
@boatus
Жыл бұрын
Glad you find them useful, Larry! Thanks for watching.
Great Relavent for everyone on the water!!
@boatus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Melinda!
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
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.
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
23 күн бұрын
Hey James! Thanks for the interesting question. Are you looking for a skyline in NC or anywhere?
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
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!!
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
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
3 ай бұрын
You are the best!
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
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.
Baltimore accent detected. 🤖
@boatus
5 ай бұрын
💯 Baltimore, Hon! 😂
@BrandonEarl2828
5 ай бұрын
@@boatus 🦀
@TheTWhite
3 ай бұрын
Woahter
@BrandonEarl2828
3 ай бұрын
@@TheTWhite wooder*
According to Chrome, www.uscg.gov does not exist.
@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!