- Coloured with red and green bands.
- Indicates that a choice of directions is available.
- The color of the band on the top tells us which channel is the main or preferred channel.
- Along with its color, its shape may also indicate which channel is the preferred channel.
- The color and shape of the buoy will correspond to each other to give you two methods of identification of the preferred channel.
- You may pass this buoy on either side when proceeding in the upstream direction.
- To take the preferred channel keep the buoy on the side which corresponds to its top color or its shape.