In-depth look at Reading Channel Markers

by MarineMax 11 Oct 2021 22:50 UTC

Boating Tips: Understanding Channel Markers © MarineMax

Captain Keith and Captain Nick go in-depth on how to properly read channel markers on the waterways.

Three factors - color, shape, and number - will tell you everything you need to know about navigating through a channel out to open sea and back again.

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In-depth look at Reading Channel Markers

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