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.
| Pictures of Markers: |
What the Non-Lateral Markers Indicate: |
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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 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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Mooring Buoy: Another kind of buoy you
may encounter is the mooring
buoy. These are white with a
blue horizontal band. They
are usually found in marinas and other areas where vessels
are allowed to anchor. |
