Navigational Markers and Directions

	Alpha Flag, International Diver Down The blue Alpha Flag is required by federal law to be displayed by vessels engaged in diving operations. With either flag, boaters should exercise caution.
	Diver Down The red Divers Flag is not an official flag but is used widely by recreational divers.
	Boats Keep Out Nature of danger may be placed outside crossed diamond (e.g. waterfalls, swim areas, rapids).
	Caution Controlled Area as indicated in circle (e.g. speed limit, no fishing, no anchoring, ski only, slow, no wake, no ski, no prop boats).
	Channel Marker Left Lateral System. Keep buoy on left facing upstream.
	Lateral System. Keep buoy on right facing upstream.
	Danger Nature of danger may be indicated inside the diamond shape (e.g. rocks, reefs, dams, construction, snags).
	Destruction Cardinal Buoyage Marking System. Do not pass between shore and buoy.
	Information Tells direction and distances to locations, food, repairs, supplies and other non-regulatory messages.
	Mooring Buoy White with reflecting blue band. May have white light or reflector.