Understanding Channel Markers For Boating: Reading Markers & Buoys 165 6

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You’ve probably noticed the different color channel markers out on the water… But do you know what they all mean? In this video, we’ve got Capt. Mark “Hollywood” Johnson from FloridaKeysFunFishing.com to help educate us on what all of these markers mean. He’ll share: - Some fun phrases to help you remember what each marker means - Why the markers have different colors, shapes, and numbers - How a good pair of polarized sunglasses can help you safely navigate through shallow water Have any questions about shallow water navigation? Let us know in the comments below! To see the full blog post, click here: http://bit.ly/38yR7Fh And to get access to the best fishing spots, tips, and exclusive gear and discounts, click here to join us the Insider Club: http://bit.ly/2sQrznS

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Salt Strong - 4 years ago

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Eric Oakley - 4 years ago

If you had that red marker over your right shoulder on your right when you were coming back to port from the sea would you be up in that shallow area you pointed out? I understand on your right going out then you’ll be in the deep channel but if it’s on your right coming back you’re going to be in the shallows won’t you?

Pablo Diaz - 4 years ago

Always a great refresher

Salt Strong - 4 years ago

Thanks Pablo!

Jason Verhine - 4 years ago

Red on right in the direction you were facing...
So coming thru the opposite direction, red would be in the left?
I understand it it's mostly common sense & reading the water it's most important, but this video instruction seems to only cover one direction???

Salt Strong - 4 years ago

Yes, the opposite direction would mean that we were no longer Returning inland, so we would need to make sure to keep the red markers on our left and the green markers on our right.

David Daigrepont - 4 years ago

I see orange. Not red. And if we always keep red on our right we'll be traveling all around the marker. Doesn't that make it useless? But thanks for the video

David Daigrepont - 4 years ago

Chris Mallory I've never run around in my life but I have helped some get unstuck. It happens easier than some would think. My Dad instilled extreme caution in me and my brothers but I see many reckless people on the water.

Chris Mallory - 4 years ago

Found the guy that runs his boat aground

David Daigrepont - 4 years ago

The red and green stay in between rule makes perfect sense

David Daigrepont - 4 years ago

Not trolling at all. Just trying to understand. If there is a fixed point and it is approached from all points of the compass keeping it off the starboard side will not make any of the water around it off limits. The marker in the example seems to be standing out in the middle.

Daniel Morris - 4 years ago

Stay between red and green, or keep the red on your right as you pass the marker...I think you are trolling

David Yarber - 4 years ago

Additionally, the markers in the Intracoastal Waterway are distinguished from local or private markers by a reflective gold decal affixed to the face of the marker. A gold square on the square, green, odd numbered marker and a triangle decal on the triangle, red, even numbered marker. This is especially helpful when other channels intersect the ICW such as near inlets, the St. Johns River, etc.

Salt Strong - 4 years ago

Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment David!

vanessa M - 4 years ago

yea ill just bottom out

Bob Geis - 4 years ago

Thanks!

Robert Hall - 4 years ago

Generally speaking the normal markers are understandable, but there are times where they are not. In the case of your video, I am a bit confused on your boat position, looking over your right shoulder, red on right out to bay and we see the shallow water to the right of the red marker.
However, to your left pan view, it shows red on right going the opposite direction and we see shallow water to the right of the marker? Are you sitting at an intersection?

Where I get most confused is at an intersection. Would be good to see some examples explained how to read them and know which way to go...... I have yet to find a clear explanation where I boat in North Carolina in Morehead City area. Which side to hug past the intersection, etc.

Salt Strong - 4 years ago

Yes, we were near an intersection... the other red marker out to the left is marking a 2nd channel that's going towards the Return direction, so the marker needs to be on the right side of the boat when going that direction in that channel.

Kevinw4040 - 4 years ago

His boat is at a channel intersection. Look at it as a road and when you’re in the channel and heading back to the dock red is on your right. If red is on your left you’re heading out to sea basically.

Daniel Morris - 4 years ago

@FishN Smoke the boat in the background is coming towards the camera. So it's opposite. It's still staying between red and green though.

FishN Smoke - 4 years ago

Well I’m raising my HAND also
The boat in the background is it to the right or left of the red marker
Serious? I’m confused maybe if your driving I could visualize it
Not everyone a professional

Daniel Morris - 4 years ago

Did you watch the video? Do you have polarized glasses? I think you were the kid who raised his hand in the middle of the presentation, and missed the answer to your question.

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