Connecticut Safe Boating Practice Test

Which type of marker indicates the edge of the channel on the starboard side?

1. Red with odd numbers

2. Green with even numbers

3. Red with even numbers

4. Green with odd numbers

The correct answer is: Red with even numbers

The type of marker that indicates the edge of the channel on the starboard side is red with even numbers. In the system of navigation aids known as the "Lateral Buoy System," red markers signify the right side of the channel for vessels traveling upstream or toward the point of origin. The use of even numbers on these red markers helps mariners to identify their position within the waterway more easily. This color-coding and numbering system ensures that boaters can navigate safely and recognize the boundaries of navigable channels, which is crucial for avoiding hazards and ensuring safe passage. Knowing that a red marker with even numbers designates the starboard side reinforces the importance of these visual cues in boating safety and navigation.