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Channel Markers
These symbols are called daymarks. They are signs
affixed to poles that are set into the bottom of the
bay or waterway. The triangle markers are always red
and are even numbered. The green markers are always
square and have an odd number on them. When we are
on the Intracoastal Waterway, these markers may be
lighted have either a yellow square or triangle on
the daymark. Any markers can be lighted. The symbol
for a lighted marker is the exclamation point. Here
we have a marker that is lit.
On the above chart we
have daymarks, represented by triangles and squares,
floating buoys are represented by teardrops. The
lighted markers are shown as exclamation points.
Note the sand bar at Pelican Bank
Channel markers can
also be the floating type. The red buoy is shaped
like a cone on the top. Once again all red buoys are
even numbered. The green markers are shaped like a
55 gallon drum. Hence the name can buoy. They are
either green or black; odd numbered and can be
lighted. Once lighted the buoy description is the
same as the daymarks.
A good way to stay out
of trouble is to remember Red Right Return
Which means keep the red marks on your right as you
enter the channel from the sea.
Finally, the purpose of the channel marker is to pin
point your position, just as a street sign, so that
you can plot a safe route to your destination.
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