Boat Navigation Basics: Buoys and Channel Markers | BoatUS

[@christianredder9958]

Appreciate the video and the congenial tone. Too often, people are excessively serious and I fear that can turn people off to what is truly important information for all of us boaters to know. In contrast, your approach invites people into the topic. Well done.

[@boatus]

Thanks, Christian! Your comment means a lot to us. It's a tough balance to strike, but we appreciate the feedback that we're on the right track.

[@paulkersey2179]

Thanks for sharing. Always good to get a refresher.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Paul!

[@ninthfloor33020]

I WISH I had teachers like YOU when I was in school. I wouldn't have slept as much!😃

[@boatus]

WOW! Thank you, ninth! So glad you found it helpful -- and engaging.

[@larry78cj7]

Love these types of videos! Thanks

[@boatus]

Glad you find them useful, Larry! Thanks for watching.

[@melinda5777]

Great Relavent for everyone on the water!!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching Melinda!

[@DB-os8qw]

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Question, is the red right return common in Euroope as well? The video that proceeded yours said Left green on return or heading inland. It sounded llike their accent they were UK. Thanks in advance Lenny..

[@boatus]

That is an awesome question, DB!! The answer depends on which world region you're boating in - Region A or Region B. Region A countries/continents - Europe, Australia, New Zealand, parts of Africa and most of Asia. There it's green, right, return. (The mnemonic doesn't ring quite the same, does it?) Here's a great article from Cruising World that explains the history behind this: www.cruisingworld.com/red-right-returning. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the fantastic question!

[@DB-os8qw]

You are the best!

[@ArktikosAdventures]

It should be noted that this video was made in the US and therefore use the Class B system when using the "red-right-return" phrase. The Class A regions use "red-left-return".

[@boatus]

Correct, Arktikos! We've addressed that in some of the comments, however, I will add that to the description if I haven't done so already. Thanks for the reminder.

[@kevin_brown_dc3423]

We boat on the upper Potomac and my wife is geographically challenged so I have had such a hard time explaining the Red, Right, Returning concept to her. LOL. Luckily we have a Simrad plot chart and she just needs to stay in deep areas to keep in the lane.

[@boatus]

It can certainly be confusing at times, but even if she has to rely on the plotter, we're proud of her for taking the helm!!

[@jamespatterson1433]

I am a artist who lives in NC but not native to the area. I'm painting a night time picture with a distant city skyline. In the paintings foreground, I want two specific markers so thoes who know, would enjoy my selection of the two markers. Being I don't know anything about this subject I'm here to maybe find the perfect pairing of these markers. Any clever ideas? Thank you

[@boatus]

Hey James! Thanks for the interesting question. Are you looking for a skyline in NC or anywhere?

[@dilligafwoftam985]

AND Chris remember this is America only, in the rest of the world, my Australia included, the colours are reversed - Green cones are POSH - Port Out, Starboard Home.

[@boatus]

Yes, we only guarantee this info for U.S. waters. Thanks for watching -- and educating us on the rules in other countries! Always interesting to learn.

[@WeightNarc]

Baltimore accent detected. 🤖

[@boatus]

💯 Baltimore, Hon! 😂

[@WeightNarc]

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[@TheTWhite]

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[@WeightNarc]

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[@mymobile5014]

According to Chrome, www.uscg.gov does not exist.

[@boatus]

You're correct -- our bad. It's www.uscg.mil. The easiest way to download the Aids to Navigation PDF is at uscgboating.org/regulations/navigation-rules.php Thanks for the correction!