Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
New Hampshire's Spar Buoys

Vessels operating on New Hampshire waters must observe these rules when encountering spar buoys.

All Black	All Red
This buoy marks one side of a well-defined channel. Go between it and its companion “all red” spar buoy.	This buoy marks one side of a well-defined channel. Go between it and its companion “all black” spar buoy.
White with Black Top	White with Red Top
If heading east or west, go north of this buoy. If heading north or south, go east of this buoy.	If heading east or west, go south of this buoy. If heading north or south, go west of this buoy.