Provided and Verified by members of the Lake Norman Sail and Power Squadron. THE ESSENTIAl MARkERS: On the Water and On the charts R \'2A\' G C \'5A\' FI R 4s 30ft 6M \'4\' RG N \'CF\' R \'4\' Q R FI G 4s 15ft 5M \'5\' Red lIGHTed BUoY Red: always even numbers Red lIGHT GReeN CAN BUoY Green: always odd numbers GReeN lIGHT Red/GReeN NUN BUoY Red dAYBeACoN Give-Way Vessel should alter course to pass astern (behind) 1 short blast (1 sec.) Stand-On Vessel. Please report missing, non-functioning or out of position Navigational Aids to the Lake Norman Marine. These include the channel markers, shoal markers and bridge no wake buoys. View Larger Image Lake Norman has navigational markers that guide boaters around shoals, through bridges and safely to their destinations.
Navigation | Lake Norman Marine Commission Navigational Aids ?“ Morris Sample, Chairman This is used to mark a swimming Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins. DIAMOND SHAPE WITH A CROSS buoy means Boats Keep Out. Regulatory markers are safe boating regulations to help you avoid hidden obstacles and warn of special lake conditions.
Keep the RED triangular buoy on the boat?™s starboard (right) side when proceeding up the Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins. Numbered and lighted Channel Markers for both the main lake and major creeks begin at Cowans Ford Dam on Highway 73 and continue northward to Buffalo Shoals Bridge.
Aids to Navigation (ATON) ?“ ATONs are the channel markers, shoal markers, no wake buoys, and informational buoys throughout the lake. Remember: The 3 R\'s - Red, Right, Return - The R ed buoy is on your R ight-hand side when R eturning to the source of the water. The red buoy is on the right side of the channel when facing upstream.
He has his own website: or can be reached at He provides very detailed updates on broken or missing markers and Aids to Navigation as well as warnings about rocks, bridge clearances, what boaters should be aware of and even a list of the. One of our all time experts on the Lake Norman is Gus Gustafson.
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