When boating on a river, which side of the navigational buoy's do I stay on?

Question

When boating on a river, which side of the navigational buoy's do I stay on?

Answer 1

You did not mention which river,  not all rivers follow the rrr rule.  Some rivers have mid channel markers. You need to get a chart for the river in question to be sure.  You should have a chart on board for any waters you navigate anyway. A few bucks spent on charts and a little time planning can save a major repair bill.

Answer 2

Please find the links below - it may be best if you learn the 'rules of the road' before you attempt to travel to unfamiliar waters and those with commercial traffic.  Bad things can happen out there as we all know and it is best to be a prudent navigator, no matter the size of your vessel.  Always remember 'Safe boating is no accident'!

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Above are correct. Think, returning from sea. Rivers flow to the sea.

Answer 4

upriver red to to your right green on return

Answer 5

The mnemonic for this is 'red-right-returning', meaning that, if you are headed upriver, keep the red buoys to your starboard (right) side. When heading downriver, keep the green buoys to the right.