Ep 39: Understanding Navigational Aids

Welcome to Episode 39 of Carpe Diem Sailing. I'm back on my regular posting schedule and in this episode I go over the navigational aids systems in IALA Region A and B. I also dispel the rule of thumb of "Red Right Returning" which only works in half the world and in very specific situations. Best to always consult a chart. I cover the lateral buoys, day-beacons, bifurcation buoys, cardinal buoys, special buoys and talk about navigational ranges. as usual I will have shownotes on our website. Also FYI I always turn off mid roll ads.

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[BreakingWavesNews]

The best thing about your channel Marco, is that whenever I am studying something, I find that your videos always make it easier to understand. I shared this video with a classmate of mine. Hope all is well friend.

[dragonclaws]

I find ships and sailing fascinating. Especially maps and charts..my kitty cat loves your opening sequence with the seabird calling. He's fascinated too. Happy Holidays!

[pierrechartier]

Good, useful, articulate. Just one thing, similar to all documents I have come across, Taiwan is marked as being in region A when it is in region B. Regards to all fellow boaters.

[tc]

Thanks for the instruction and "show" notes. You're awesome for helping the rest of us with coastal navigation.

[paulypaul]

This topic gave me massive confusion until now. Thanks for the video.

[Sirena_Edonismo]

One of the clearest explanations I've seen. Great job. 👍

[harbourdogNL]

3:50 First time I've ever encountered someone bringing this up! Thank you! Damn confusing! I always enjoy your videos, and get something from each one.

[Subielicious]

Welcome back!!! Great review!! Makes complete sense why the ICW is “backwards” in certain locations. Looking forward to your single handed videos!!

[edwardwatling]

Great video, thanks for putting it together. The animations were helpful. Looking forward to the single handed videos.

[jonnygrey]

Superb video - very well explained, concise and clear. Very much appreciate your time and the effort that goes into making these.
Happy sailing - from region A !

[CaptainSaltyPepper]

Great episode. I'm getting back into boating after about 8 years and this really helped my memory.

[tjwvrid]

I now live in Florida but still keep a boat on the Puget Sound. To get up to date on signage on the ICW, I came onto this video. Very well done, and it is so good to see charts from my "home" waters being used for the demonstrations. Oh yes, the Comox Bar, a crossing of that in inclement weather can be very interesting. Cheers.

[thatblokerob]

Well back! One of the clearest examples I’ve seen. Thank you. Read returning makes absolutely no sense in my mind, not only because I sail in the United Kingdom but it’s ‘conditional’. I solo sail 99% of the time so I’m subscribed :)

[mrpmessina]

Another brilliant tutorial. Clear and very thoughtful. So looking forward to your single-handed sailing tutorials. This is what I will very likely be doing. Your experience and exceptional tutorial skills are very welcome.
Great to see you back!!!

[leojk]

Finally, someone explained it all correct. I thought it was only me who considered all this ''Red-Right-Return'' completely misleading, and only works partially. ;)

[christopherenwick]

Welcome back, missed you and you videos.

[hellkell]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It’s much appreciated.

[louisrussell]

Thanks so much heave been great resources all of your videos

[abuelaine]

New here it’s good to see this kind of video it helps a lot

[h.v]

Very interesting. Yes, Region A is opposite of Region B as I recently experienced in those waters. Most of my sailing has been in the U.S. Thanks!