Starboard Hand Day beacon
- Is triangular in shape and usually found on land.
- It has a red triangle centered on a white triangular background, and a thick red reflecting border.
- During daylight hours, this beacon marks the starboard (right) side of a channel or the location of danger.
- Must be kept on the starboard side when proceeding upstream.
- May display an even number made of white reflecting material.
Port Hand Day beacon
- Is square in shape and usually found on land.
- It has a black or green square centered on a white square background, and a thick green reflecting border.
- During daylight hours, this beacon marks the port (left) side of a channel or the location of danger.
- Must be kept on the port side when proceeding upstream.
- May display an odd number made of white reflecting material.