patterns. For example, they may flash every three sec-
onds, or in groups such as two flashes and a pause.
There are a number of flashing patterns, which help
you identify the light at night. To identify a light, note its
color and pattern or timing of flashes, and compare it to
your chart to find its location.
C - 3 RECOMMENDED READING
We recommend that you read the boating literature
published by your state boating agency and the US
Coast Guard. Other suggested reading includes the
following:
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System
Damford, Don. Anchoring. (ISBN 0-915160-64-1).
Seven Seas.
This section discusses three kinds of markers in this
system: Regulatory, Informational, and Lateral.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boating Skills
and Seamanship. LC74-164688.(illus.).
Regulatory markers in this system are either signs or
buoys. Signs are square with orange borders. Regula-
tory 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 M.P.H.” may
appear on a marker. An orange diamond means
danger. If a diamond has an orange cross inside it,
do not enter the area. The reason you should stay out,
such as “Swim Area” may be printed in black on
the marker.
(ISBN 0-930028-00-7). US Coast Guard.
Bottomley, Tom. Boatman’s Handbook, (illus.). 316
p.
(ISBN 0-688-03925-1, Hearst Marine Book). Morrow.
Whiting, John and Bottomley, Tom. Chapman’s Log
and Owner’s Manual. 192 p.(ISBN 0-686-96737-2).
Hearst Marine Book.
Chapman, Charles F. and Maloney, E.S. Chapman’s
Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling.
(illus.). 62 p. (ISBN 0-87851-814-2, Pub. by
Hearst Bks.); deluxe ed. (ISBN 0-87851-815-0).
Morrow.
Informational Markers are white signs with orange bor-
ders. They give information such as direction, distance,
and location.
National Fire Protection Association. Fire Protection
Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.
(ISBN 0-317-07388-5, NFPA 302). National Fire
Protection Association.
Lateral markers in the USWMS system are either num-
bered 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 or black buoys are usually
found in pairs – pass between them.
Brotherton, Miner. Twelve-Volt Bible.
(ISBN 0-915160-81-1). Seven Seas.
E.
A Special Sign
C - 4
CONTACTS
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 mana-
tees are seriously injured or killed each year by boat
propellers.
There are many good boating publications that have
information about your area and what other boats are
doing, such as clubs and other activities. Educational
programs are sponsored by publications and organi-
zations such as the US Power Squadron, US Coast
Guard Auxiliary and the American Red Cross. See
your dealer about special courses available in the
area. For detailed information contact:
F.
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 seamanship demands that
you operate your boat quietly so as not to infringe on
the rights of others. Do not use thru-hull exhaust
unless you are well offshore.
American Red Cross
Local address (see local telephone directory)
website: www.redcross.org
Boat US Foundation for Boating Safety
1
800-336-BOAT
website: www.boatus.com/courseline
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