Technical information

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NAVIGATION AIDS - Navigation aids are the signposts of the waterways.
Shown below are the usual buoys and markers you will encounter. Make
sure you are familiar with these and any other specialized markers used in
your area.
WEATHER - Boating for
pleasure can become a chore
when the weather turns bad.
The best advice for boatmen
in bad weather is Stay Home!
Check the weather forecast
on your local radio station
before leaving home;
continuous weather
information is also provided
in most areas by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration at 162 MHz
(FM). It is also a good idea to
bring a portable radio along
with you to check the
weather forecasts
periodically.
Storm signal flags are being
phased out by some Coast
Guard stations, yacht clubs
and launching facilities. But
when in use, they indicate
high wind and possibly
hazardous wave conditions.