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The Uniform State Waterway Marking System
This section discusses three kinds of markers in this system:
Regulatory, Informational, and Lateral.
Regulatory markers in this system are either signs or buoys. Signs are
square with orange borders. Regulatory buoys are white and shaped
like cylinders. They have horizontal orange bands near their tops and
just above the water’s surface. An orange circle on a marker means a
controlled area. A message such as “No Wake, Idle Speed, No Skiing,
or 5 MPH” may appear on the marker. An orange diamond means dan-
ger. If the diamond has an orange cross inside it, don’t enter the area.
The reason you should stay out, such as “Swim Area”, may be printed
in black on the marker.
Informational markers are white signs with orange borders. They give
information such as direction, distance, and location.
Lateral markers in the USWMS system are either numbered red or black
buoys. Black buoys may have green reflectors or lights. They are the
equivalent of green buoys in the IALA-B system. Red buoys may have red
reflectors or lights. They are the same as red buoys in the IALA-B system.
Red and black buoys are usually found in pairs – pass between them.
A Special Sign
In Florida, you may see a special sign: “Caution, Manatee Area”. When
you see this sign, slow down to idle speed. Manatees, an endangered
species, are passive, large, slow-moving mammals. Many manatees
are seriously injured or killed each year by boat propellers.
Noise
Always be aware of local laws on noise limits. Noise means engine
noise, radio noise, or even yelling by people on your boat. Good sea-
manship demands that you operate your boat quietly so as not to
infringe on the rights of others. Don’t use thru-transom exhaust unless
you are well offshore.
RECOMMENDED READING
We recommend that you read the boating literature published by your
state boating agency and the U.S. Coast Guard. Other suggested read-
ing includes the following:
Damford, Don. Anchoring. (ISBN 0-915160-64-1). Seven Seas.
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