E Remember, markings may vary by geo- graphic location. Always consult local boat- ing authorities before driving your boat in unfamiliar waters. 1-9 102052 EL N " 6" A N C " 1" N " 2" M A C H IN Y " 7" C A R RB " L" H A N D or RG " L" N N EL SEC O " 5" BUOY " 4" COLOR CODE BLACK RED " 3" GREEN " A" " 2" " 1" Proceeding toward head of navigation from seaward MAIN CHANNEL BUOYS " 1" " 3" " 5" " 7" LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand)` Odd number. increasing toward head of naviga- tion.Leave to port (left) proceeding upstream. White Light Green Light 1 1 OR old new " 2" " 4" " 6" LIGHTED BUOY (Starboard Hand)` Even number,increasing toward head of naviga- tion.
Leave to starboard (right) proceeding up- stream. White Light Red Light 2 2 OR old new " A" LIGHTED SAFE WATER BUOY No number. Marks midchannel, pass on either side. Letter has no lateral significance, used for identification and location purposes. Top Mark White Light White Light A A OR old new SECONDARY CHANNEL BUOYS STARTS NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM C " 1" CAN BUOY Odd number. Leave to port. 1 1 OR old new RB " L" RG " L" LIGHTED PREFERRED CHANNEL TO PORT BUOY No number. Topmost band red - preferred channel is to left of buoy. Letter has no lateral significance, used for identification and location purposes. WRe hd it eo r Light Red Light L L old new N " 2" NUN BUOY Even number.
Leave to starboard 2 No change 1 2 A 1 1 L