Non-lateral markers are navigational aids that give information other than the edges of safe water areas. The most common are regulatory markers which are white and use orange markings and black lettering. These markers are found on lakes and rivers.
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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 Area: Circles indicate a controlled or restricted area such as speed limit, no fishing or anchoring, ski only or no skiing, or “slow, no wake” zones. |
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Restriction: 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. |
| Channel Marker Buoys |
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Inland Waters Buoys 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 Buoys are white with a blue horizontal band and are found in marinas and other areas where vessels are allowed to anchor. |
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All-Green and All-Red Companion Buoys indicate that the boating channel is between them. |
