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Boating Basics: On the Water

Non-Lateral Markers

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.

Illustrations of Markers: What the Non-Lateral Markers Mean:
Information marker: White buoy with directions inside an orange square

Information: Squares indicate where to find food, supplies, repairs, etc. and give directions and other information.

Controlled area marker: White buoy with speed limit inside an orange circle

Controlled: Circles indicate a controlled area such as speed limit, no fishing or anchoring, ski only or no skiing, or “slow, no wake.”

Exclusion marker: White buoy with orange crossed diamond and labeled Boats Keep Out underneath

Exclusion: Crossed diamonds indicate areas off-limits to all vessels such as swimming areas, dams, and spillways.

Danger marker: White buoy with an orange diamond that warns of danger

Danger: Diamonds warn of dangers such as rocks, shoals, construction, dams, or stumps. Always proceed with caution.

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