Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
New Hampshire's Spar Buoys

Vessels operating on New Hampshire waters must observe these rules when encountering spar buoys.

All Black	All Red	White with Red Top	White with Black Top
Used to mark one side of a well-defined channel. Go between it and its companion “all red” spar buoy.	Used to mark one side of a well-defined channel. Go between it and its companion “all black” spar buoy.	If heading east or west, go south of this buoy. If heading north or south, go west of this buoy.	If heading east or west, go north of this buoy. If heading north or south, go east of this buoy.