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Originally Posted by Dave R
Every set of solid black and solid red spars that I know of follows the same "black pass on E or N, red pass on W or S" rules as the white spars with black or red tops.
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Key word here is SOLID, correct me if I'm wrong but the fact that it is SOLID means that it marks a defined channel. The red-black rule still applies so if you use N/E-S/W you end can't help but to end up in between them. There are spots that red and black (top) spar buoys are close together and passing between them would be breaking the rules on both buoys and could be a very expensive mistake. Solid buoys mark channels. In ocean channels where the red return rule applies, the buoys are also shaped, Nun, and Can, so the bouy can be idetified on conditions such as fog when it's difficult to see the color. Bring a good chart to the ocean, there are NO buoys that mark obstructions, you are on your own.