Day Beacons: Bifurcation
Bifurcation day beacons are diamond-shaped. They are placed at the junction of two channels to indicate the preferred (main) channel when a channel splits.
Starboard Bifurcation Day Beacons: Starboard bifurcation day beacons have a red triangle in the centre of a white diamond and a red border. When travelling upstream, the preferred channel is to the left (port) and these day beacons are on your starboard (right) side.
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Port Bifurcation Day Beacons: Port bifurcation day beacons have a green square in the centre of a white diamond and a red border. When travelling upstream, the preferred channel is to the right (starboard) and these day beacons are on your port (left) side.
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