Lateral Buoys: Fairway
Fairway buoys are spheres, pillars, or spars with red and white vertical stripes. They indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.
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If a fairway buoy is marking the middle of a channel, keep it on your port (left) side.