{"id":3985,"date":"2022-08-24T01:59:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T01:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/?page_id=3985"},"modified":"2022-08-24T02:25:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T02:25:15","slug":"special-buoys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/special-buoys\/","title":{"rendered":"SPECIAL BUOYS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>SPECIAL BUOYS<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shapes have no special meaning<\/li>\n<li>May be lettered \u2013 no numbers<\/li>\n<li>Cautionary, scientific and anchorage buoys may display a yellow \u201cX\u201d topmark<\/li>\n<li>Yellow lights \u2013 flash characters (if equipped)<\/li>\n<li>Yellow retroreflective material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Cautionary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3989\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cautionary.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cautionary.png 764w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cautionary-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cautionary-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cautionary-240x166.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A cautionary buoy marks dangers such as firing ranges, underwater pipelines, race courses, seaplane bases and areas where no through channel exists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Anchorage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3990 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/anchorage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"772\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/anchorage.png 772w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/anchorage-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/anchorage-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/anchorage-16x10.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/anchorage-240x150.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An anchorage buoy marks the outer limits of designated anchorage areas. Consult the chart for water depth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Mooring<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mooring.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"756\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mooring.png 756w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mooring-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mooring-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mooring-240x163.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A mooring buoy is used for mooring or securing vessels. Be aware that when you see one, there may be a vessel secured to it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3993 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/information.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/information.png 760w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/information-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/information-16x9.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/information-240x138.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An information buoy displays information such as locality, marina, campsite, etc. inside the orange <strong>square<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Hazard<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3994 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hazard.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"762\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hazard.png 762w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hazard-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hazard-16x10.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hazard-240x152.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A hazard buoy marks random hazards such as shoals and rocks. You will find information illustrated inside the orange <strong>diamond<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Control<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3995 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control.png 766w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-16x9.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-240x138.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Obey the speed limits, wash restrictions, etc. are illustrated inside the orange <strong>circle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Keep out<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/keep-out.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"738\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/keep-out.png 738w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/keep-out-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/keep-out-16x10.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/keep-out-240x148.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A keep out buoy marks areas your vessel may not enter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Scientific (ODAS)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3997 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/scientific.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/scientific.png 750w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/scientific-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/scientific-16x10.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/scientific-240x149.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An ocean data acquisition system buoy collects weather and other scientific data.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Diving<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3998 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/diving.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"694\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/diving.png 694w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/diving-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/diving-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/diving-240x163.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A diving buoy marks an area where scuba or other such diving activity <strong>is in progress<\/strong>. You are not likely to find them on navigation charts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #015a99;\">Swimming<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3999 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"664\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming.png 664w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming-240x158.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A swimming buoy marks the outer limits of swimming areas. It may not appear on your navigation charts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPECIAL BUOYS Description: Shapes have no special meaning May be lettered \u2013 no numbers Cautionary, scientific and anchorage buoys may display a yellow \u201cX\u201d topmark Yellow lights \u2013 flash characters (if equipped) Yellow retroreflective material Cautionary A cautionary buoy marks dangers such as firing ranges, underwater pipelines, race courses, seaplane bases and areas where no [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3985"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3985"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3985\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4002,"href":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3985\/revisions\/4002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weathertoboat.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}