Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Navigation Rules and Aids
Cruiser
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Special Markers
Special markers are yellow and come in various
styles and shapes. Lighted and unlighted
daymarks and buoys vary in function. Many are
used to display information and navigational
direction rules. The most common special
markers are those used in intercoastal
waterways. Contact your state and local
authorities for more information on special
markers used in your boating area.
Lateral Markers
Lateral markers are used to mark the sides of
navigable channels. They can be buoys,
daymarks or minor lights, and are red and green
in color. They can be lighted or unlighted and may
or may not have numbers.
The basic nautical rule of lateral markers is the
phrase “Red, Right, Returning.”
The term “sea” generally refers to the ocean or a
large body of water. “Seaward” refers to traveling
from the sea or a large body of water inland or to
a smaller body of water.
When traveling seaward – keep red markers to
your port (left) and green markers to your
starboard (right).
When returning from seaward – keep red markers
to your starboard (right) and green markers to
your port (left).
Figure 6-10
Figure 6-10
Safe Water Markers
Fairways and mid-channels may be marked with
safe water markers or buoys. These markers
indicate safe water all around. Safe water
markers are red and white with vertical stripes,
and are round or have a red spherical top mark.
Figure 6-11
Figure 6-11
KC-0054-B
Lateral Aids Marking the Sides of Channels
as Seen When Entering From Seaward
Port Side
Odd Numbers
Starboard Side
Even Numbers
Lighted Buoy
Lighted Buoy
Nun Buoy
Daymark
Daymark
Can Buoy
3
5
2
4
GREEN LIGHT ONLY
Flashing (2)
Flashing
Occulting Quick Flashing
Iso
RED LIGHT ONLY
Flashing (2)
Flashing
Occulting Quick Flashing
Iso
= Green
= Red
KC-0055-B
Safe Water Aids Marking Mid-Channels
and Fairways (No Numbers–May be Lettered)
Lighted
Spherical Buoy
Daymark
E
C
G
WHITE LIGHT ONLY MORSE CODE
Mo (A)
= Red