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As you enter a U.S. channel from seaward, which is TRUE concerning the numbers on the buoys?
A. Increase in channels going to the north or west, and decrease in channels going to the south or east B. Increase with the can buoys being even numbered C. Increase with the can buoys being odd numbered D. Decrease with the can buoys being even numbered
ONLY AVAILABLE BY BOAT Ditch the car and unlock a world of remote, beautiful campsites accessible only by boat. This article maps out seven destinations along the Atlantic Seaboard where the stars are brighter and the mornings are quieter. From exploring historic ruins to waking up to the cry of seagulls, these prove that the best way to camp is on the water.
SAFETY FIRST Sometimes the simplest precautions are the most effective. This video from the Annapolis School of Seamanship shares critical advice for staying safe on the water, from the importance of filing a float plan to why a cold bottle of water might be the most important thing on board. Watch now to gain some knowledge from the pros
A LESSON FOR ALL The capsizing of a 122-foot vessel in the Chesapeake Bay last year was a head-scratcher, with many theories as to why it happened. The NTSB's final report reveals the probable cause was a simple yet catastrophic mistake.
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Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System (AtoN), when a boater is returning from the sea, they follow the "red, right, returning" rule. This means red, even-numbered buoys are on the right side of the channel. As you travel up the channel, the numbers on both the red and green buoys will increase.
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