Non-lateral markers are navigational aids that give information
about topics other than the edges of safe water areas. The
most common are regulatory markers shown below that 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: |
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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. |
| Other Non-Lateral Markers |
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Safe Water Markers 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 Markers are white
with black vertical stripes and indicate an obstruction to
navigation. You should not pass between these buoys and the
nearest shore. |
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Underwater Historic Preservation Area Markers are yellow special-purpose buoys that
mark historic and archeological
sites located on the bottomlands
of the waters of Vermont. |
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Mooring Buoys are white with a blue horizontal band and are found in marinas and other areas where vessels are allowed to anchor. |
