Boating unit 3 – Flashcards

These cylindrical-shaped buoys are always marked with green markings and odd numbers. They mark the edge of the channel on your port (left) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.

These cone-shaped buoys are always marked with red markings and even numbers. They mark the edge of the channel on your starboard (right) side when entering from the open sea or heading upstream.

should be passed by keeping it on the starboard (right) side of the boat.

should be passed by keeping it on the port (left) side of the boat.

Give directions and information.

Mark controlled areas.

Warn of hazards and obstructions.

Mark exclusion (closed) areas.

If the red is to your right, you are returning

These are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.

These are white with a blue horizontal band. They usually are placed in marinas and other areas where boats are allowed to anchor. These are the only buoys you may tie up to legally.

These are white with black vertical stripes and indicate an obstruction to navigation. You should not pass between these buoys and the nearest shore.

gets its holding power by plowing into bottom sediment.

gets its holding power from its pointed flukes digging into bottom sediment.

gets its holding power by sinking into bottom sediment. It should not be used to anchor boats larger than a small canoe, rowboat, small sailboat, or inflatable boat since the holding power is weak.