BOAT-ED STUDY GUIDE UNITS #3-4
QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Away from open water buoy color - Answer-Red (Even numbers)
Towards open water - Answer-Green (Odd numbers)
Head from open water numbers: - Answer-Increase
Heading towards open waters numbers: - Answer-Decrease
Junction Buoys - Answer-These are placed at the junction of two channels to indicate
the preferred (primary) channel when a channel splits. If green is on top, the preferred
channel is to the right. If red is on top, the preferred channel is to the left.
Can Buoys Color: - Answer-Green
Nun Buoy Color: - Answer-Red
Numbers under daymarkers (buoys) - Answer-Distance away from the mouth of the
river
Square Non-Lateral Marker - Answer-Gives directions and info
Diamond Non-Lateral Marker - Answer-Warns of hazards and obstructions
Circle Non-Lateral Marker - Answer-Marks controlled areas
Crossed Diamond - Answer-Marks closed areas
Safe Water Marker - Answer-These are white with red vertical stripes and indicate
unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be
passed on either side.
Mooring Buoys - Answer-These are white with a blue horizontal band. They usually are
placed in marinas and other areas where boats are allowed to anchor. These are the
only buoys you may tie up to legally.
Inland Waters Obstruction Marker - Answer-These are white with black vertical stripes
and indicate an obstruction to navigation. You should not pass between these buoys
and the nearest shore.
Plow Style Anchor - Answer-Good for most boats and gets its holding power by plowing
into bottom sediment.
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