Boating
February 12, 2025
By NBOA
A white buoy that houses an orange diamond symbol with a cross inside indicates that boats are not allowed in a particular area.
Spotting an orange circle on a white buoy represents restricted or regulated operations and requires boaters to decrease their speed to 5 mph or idle without a wake.
An orange diamond shape on a white buoy indicates danger and hazardous areas up ahead, for instance sharp rocks in shallow water.
All white buoys are used to define the perimeter of a swimming area, usually near the shore.
Yellow buoys are referred to as “cautionary buoys” and warn boaters of risks, including racecourses, underwater structures, or the lack of safety through the channel.