New Hampshire's Spar Buoys
Vessels operating on New Hampshire waters must observe these rules when encountering spar buoys.
All Black: This buoy marks one side of a well-defined channel. Go between it and its companion “all red” spar buoy.
![All Black Buoy](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4602/attachments/original/NH-buoys-all-black.jpg?1594326173)
All Black Buoy
All Red: This buoy marks one side of a well-defined channel. Go between it and its companion “all black” spar buoy.
![All Red Buoy](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4601/attachments/original/NH-buoys-all-red.jpg?1594326173)
All Red Buoy
White With Red Top: If heading east or west, go south of this buoy. If heading north or south, go west of this buoy.
![White With Red Top Buoy](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4604/attachments/original/NH-buoys-white-with-red-top.jpg?1594326173)
White With Red Top Buoy
White With Black Top: If heading east or west, go north of this buoy. If heading north or south, go east of this buoy.
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White With Black Top Buoy