Boating Tips Episode 8: Understanding Channel Markers

In this episode, Captain Keith of MarineMax Clearwater explains how to properly understand channel markers. Many people confuse these markers when out on the water. Knowing how to properly read channel markers is a must when it comes to boating safety. Just remember, RED-RIGHT-RETURN!

Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Channel markers
0:20 - How to read channel markers
1:20 - Intracoastal waterway channel markers
2:20 - Other intracoastal waterway markers
2:57 - Outro

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[jahd]

Gotta say I love the fish 🐟 jumping out of the water 0:18 . It is on the mid right side of red triangle 🔺

[HitKingSportsLLC]

It never hurts to review. Thanks for posting!

[apackwestbound]

The memory trigger "Red Right Return" did not work well for me because I could not remember (after years of not actually boating) if the "return" meant "returning to the sea" which is what ships/boats do, or "returning to the harbor" which is ALSO what ships/boats. Your "big body of water to small body of water" (ocean/sea to channel/marina) example permanently clarified that area of uncertainty for me. Your triangle and square teaching aides were simple, brilliant and effective and as a result I'll be able to remember that variation as well. In my opinion you have here the perfect YouTube video; a knowledgeable "Captain" giving great information in a clear manner without distracting unnecessary other stuff. Thank you "Captain" Keith.

[carcottrell]

Knowledge is power. Thanks for these great tips

[hectoralers]

Well explained! I thought i had it in the first 15 seconds but THEN my brain turned to mush after the initial explaination. Lol! Its not you..its me! Ill keep watching! Thank you for posting!

[mickgrammifications]

Straight forward to the point and very easy to learn from. Awesome job guy! Wish all videos were simplified and understandable as this one

[HVASEA]

Crystal clear and to the point!!! Great Video! Thanks for the posting...

[drumminsonlive]

A trip from Harkers island nc to cape lookout lighthouse is the ultimate test for navigating the changing channel. Try it you will learn pretty fast and you will love the scenery.

[donziboats]

Thank you Captain, explained perfectly..

[gilbertrobles]

Thanks. Always wondered how those things work.

[stevehogan]

another 56 times and I'll have it down.

[mikeyoung]

I'm not colorblind but an old sea captain once told me the reason for the square and triangle shapes is for colorblind operators. I've always wondered if that was really true because after he said that, he handed me keys to the sea chest.

[RMarineJonesRivieraQueensland]

Nice and clear informative video, thank you.

[Bansheeboat]

Thanks for the video! I always get confused out there.

[fixairplane]

Excellent way you explained this thanks! Quick and easy to the point

[ingeniousviralproducts]

Couldn't understand the stickers...until I watched this channel. Triangle stickers are at the land side...and the square are at the open water side.

[tacobob]

Thank you for that tip I ask people all the time and no one could tell me. I don't do salt water. but I do run the saint Johns river. Thanks again

[Mrtt]

Thank You, you made it easy!
Captain Carpman

[integrer]

This is totally different than the river markers here in the midwest

[robertbeedy]

Thank you Captain! I did not know. Ive never been out there but very good to know. Good Teacher 🙂