b'R U L E S & R E G U L AT I O N SU.S. Aids to NavigationNAVIGATION AIDS REGULATORY MARKERSLateral Aids Safe Water Aids Information Marking the sides of channels as seen whenplaced insideSpeed approaching from seaward or outsideRestriction the rectangle,placed inside such asor outside directions,the circle.distances, or locations. Information Slow-No-WakeExplanationThe nature of placed outsidethe danger Odd numbers Can buoyEven numbersMarking midchannelsthe crossed dia- placed inside Port Side (Unlighted) Starboard Side and fairwaysmond, such asor outside the (No numbers. Buoys Lighted buoy Lighted buoy may be lettered.) dam, rapids, ordiamond. (green light only) (red light only) Lightedswim area.(White Light) Boat Exclusion AreaDangerPreferred channelPREFERREDPreferred channelThe Sound Signalsto starboard CHANNEL AIDS to port All vessels are required to exchange sound signals when Not numbered.May be Lettered. their paths will lead them into close quarters. Depending upon the size of your vessel, a mouth, hand or power operat-ed whistle or horn is required. The following four signals are the only signals that may be used by vessels, when within sight of each other, to signal their intentions. One short blastI intend to leave you on my port side.Lighted buoy Can buoy Nun buoy Lighted buoyTwo short blastsI intend to leave you on my starboard (Green light)) (Unlighted) (Unlighted) (Red light) side. Three short blastsIndicates the operation of astern propulsion. Five or more blastsIndicates danger.Marker (Buoy or Beacon) Permits Anchor LightsThe placement of regulatory, navigational markers,All vessels, when at anchor outside an officially marked slalom course buoys or jumps requires a permit from theanchorage, must exhibit, an all-around white light.DEEP. Regulatory markers denote swim areas, speed zones, danger areas or information. Navigational markers designateHigh Speed Ferrieschannels. Markers must meet DEEP specifications regardingHigh Speed Ferries (HSF) are capable of speeds of size, color, banding, symbols and wording. On tidal waters,60 knots (70 miles per hour) and above. When a HSF is a permit is required from both the DEEP and USCG. Visitapproaching:the DEEP website at www.ct.gov/deep/boating for more Know and obey the USCG rules of the road.information about marker permits.Make any changes in course or speed early and obvi-NOTE: Permits for mooring buoys on tidal waters areous to the HSF operator, and while still at least one mile from issued by the Town, local Harbor Master, or the DEEPs Landthe ferry.and Water Resources Division and on inland waters by theAt night and in times of restricted visibility, display correct Town or an applicable power generating company. running lights and show a radar reflector. Monitor VHF Chan-nel 13 for announcements from the ferry.562020 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'