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 and fairways Port Side (Unlighted) Starboard Side (No numbers. Buoysmond, such asor outside the Lighted buoy Lighted buoy may be lettered.) dam, rapids, ordiamond. (green light only) (red light only) Lightedswim area.(White Light) Boat Exclusion AreaDangerPreferred channelPREFERREDPreferred channel to starboard CHANNEL AIDS to port The Sound SignalsNot numbered.May be Lettered. All vessels are required to exchange sound signals when 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.Lighted buoy Can buoy Nun buoy Lighted buoyOne short blastI intend to leave you on my port side.(Green light)) (Unlighted) (Unlighted) (Red light)Two short blastsI intend to leave you on my star-board side. Three short blastsIndicates the operation of astern propulsion.Marker (Buoy or Beacon) PermitsFive or more blastsIndicates danger.The placement of regulatory, navigational markers,Anchor Lightsslalom course buoys or jumps requires a permit from theAll vessels, when at anchor outside an officially marked DEEP. Regulatory markers denote swim areas, speed zones,anchorage, must exhibit, an all-around white light.danger areas or other information. Navigational markers designate channels. Markers must meet DEEP specificationsHigh Speed Ferriesregarding size, color, banding, symbols and wording. OnHigh Speed Ferries (HSF) are capable of speeds of tidal waters, a permit is required from both the DEEP and60 knots (70 miles per hour) and above. When a HSF is USCG. Visit the DEEP website at https://portal.ct.gov/ approaching:DEEP/Boating/Boating-and-Paddling and click on Laws Know and obey the USCG rules of the road.and Regulations.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.Interested in advertising next year?Email nsroberts@TurleyCustomMedia.comfor more information.562021 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'