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Preferred Channel Markers

Preferred Channel Markers have horizontal red

and green bands. If lighted, the color of the light

is the same as the top of the band. They show

the preferred channel for you to use at a junc-

tion point. Be sure to notice the color of the top

band, and treat it as any other marker you

would of that color. If the band is red and you

are returning from seaward, keep the marker to

your right.

Lights on Markers

Most lights on markers flash on and off. Others

such as lights on aids with no lateral signifi-

cance are fixed. They stay on all night. ATON

lights flash in regular patterns. For example,

they may flash every three seconds, 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.

THE UNIFORM STATE WATERWAY

MARKING SYSTEM

There are four kinds of markers in the system

Regulatory, Informational, Cardinal and Lateral.

USWMS Regulatory Markers

The 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 surface of

the water.

An orange circle on a marker means a con-

trolled area. A message such as No Wake, Idle

Speed, No Skiing, or 5 MPH may appear on the

marker.

An orange diamond means danger. If the dia-

mond 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.

USWMS Informational Markers

USWMS informational markers are white signs

with orange borders. They give information such

as direction, distance, and location.

USWMS Lateral Markers

Lateral buoys in the USWMS system are either

red or black. They have numbers, and 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, as well. 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 mam-

mals. Many manatees are seriously injured or

killed each year by boat propellers.

GENERAL RULES OF SEAMANSHIP

1. Cross waves at right angles.

2. When caught in heavy water or squalls,

head either directly into the waves or at a

slight angle. Reduce speed, but maintain

enough power to maneuver your boat safely.

3. Keep your speed under control. Respect the

rights of boaters engaged in fishing, swim-

ming, water skiing or diving. Give them

“wide berth”.

4. When meeting a boat head on, keep to the

right whenever possible.

5. When two boats cross, the boat to the right

or starboard has the right of way.

6. When overtaking or passing, the boat being

passed has the right of way. The boat being

passed is required to maintain the same

course and speed.

RIGHT-OF-WAY

In general, boats with less maneuverability have

right-of-way over more agile craft. In your power

boat, you must stay out of the way of the follow-

ing vessels:

• A vessel not under command or aground.

Due to their circumstances, these vessels

have no maneuverability.

• A vessel restricted in its maneuverability.

These vessels are performing work which

limits their maneuverability such as: sur-

veying, dredging, laying pipe or cable, or

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