Non-lateral markers are navigational aids that give information
other than the edges of safe water areas. The most
common are regulatory markers which are white and use
orange markings and black lettering. These markers are
found on lakes and rivers.
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What the Non-Lateral Markers Indicate |
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Mooring Buoy: Mooring buoys are white with
a blue horizontal band and are
found in marinas and other
areas where vessels are allowed to
anchor. |
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Information: Squares indicate where to find food,
supplies, repairs, etc. and give directions
and other information. |
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Controlled: Circles indicate a controlled area such as
speed limit, no fishing or anchoring, ski
only or no skiing, or “slow, no wake.” |
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Exclusion: Crossed diamonds indicate areas off-limits
to all vessels such as swimming areas,
dams, and spillways. |
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Danger: Diamonds warn of dangers such as rocks,
shoals, construction, dams, or stumps.
Always proceed with caution. |
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Safe Water Marks are white with red
vertical stripes and mark mid-channels or
fairways. They may be passed
on either side. |
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Inland Waters Obstruction Marks are white with
black vertical stripes and indicate an obstruction
to navigation. You should not pass
between these buoys and the nearest shore. |
