Navigation marks are the equivalent of road signs on a highway. It is important to be aware of what is meant by the various marks. Upon entering harbour the port (red) mark should be passed on the boat’s port (left) side, while the starboard (green) mark should be passed on the boat’s starboard (right) side. When leaving harbour the port (red) mark should be passed on the boat’s starboard (right) side, while the starboard (green) mark should be passed on the boat’s port (left) side. Set to memory these easy ways to remember how to navigate. Port to Port, when heading to Port. Green to Green when heading upstream. Stay on the right of the stream and the right of the oncoming boat.
Published in print January-March 2023
