blasts) if intent is not clear. A short blast is one or two
Navigational Aids Chart at the end of this section lists
NOTICE
Buoys are anchored floating objects and may
not always be in exactly the same position.
C - 2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
Aids to navigation (ATONS) help you to travel safely on
NEVER tie your vessel to an ATON. It is illegal
because it blocks the ATON from view of other
boaters. Decreased visiblility can contribute to
a serious accident which may result in property
damage, personal injury, or death.
the same color as the marker-red or green. Red day
marks are triangular and have even numbers. Green
Red Right Returning
seaward, keep red markers on the starboard (right)
side when you pass them. Keep green markers to
There are two ATON systems. The system used on
tion of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B).
The Coast Guard maintains this system. The second
Returning from seaward is very clear if you have
been on the ocean. You are returning to port. By
(USWMS). This system is maintained by state
returning from seaward. The outlet ends of the Great
Lakes are also the seaward ends. Traveling from a
A. International Association of Lighthouse
Authorities System B (IALA-B)
IALA-B uses four types of ATONS. This section dis
C. Safe Water Markers
The Navigational Aids Chart at the end of this section
lighted, the light is white and flashes the letter “A” is
ferred channel for you to use at a junction point. Be
B. Lateral Markers
NOTICE
Marker colors only apply in North America.
Lateral markers indicate the sides of navigable
Red markers have even numbers.
Most lights on markers flash on and off. Others such
as lights on aids with no lateral significance are fixed.
They stay on all night. ATON lights flash in regular
Buoys are red or green floating ATONS. If lighted, they
Basic Seamanship - Section C
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