When sailing the ocean blue, buoys are an invaluable tool. They assist in navigation by directing ships into shipping channels and away from shoals or crowds.
Keep green buoys on your left when heading upstream.
Some red buoys are known as "nun" buoys.(Ref: SB-4)some red buoys are known as nun buoys
A floatation device that is used to mark an area in a waterway.
Mooring buoys
Some red buoys are known as "nun" buoys.(Ref: SB-4)some red buoys are known as nun buoys
Mid channel buoys
When leaving the harbor, the red buoys should be on your left. When returning, on the right. "Red right returning". So if you are going away from land, the buoys will mark the left side of the channel, toward land, the right.
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Yellow buoys are weather stations.
Regulatory Buoys.
Yellow buoys are weather stations.
Anchor or mooring buoys do not have lights