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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy
Jon,
Most of the time (95% or so) the object being marked is on the shore side. As you have figured out it's the other times that are the problem. Most of us follow our location on a chart until we become familiar with an area. The chart will show which side to pass on. The other problem is that this forum has identified a few markers that don't follow the standard red black logic. The chart is the safest way to stay off the rocks. Enjoy your summer.
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AMEN!
There are many wanys to navigate the lake safely and they all have been mentioned here at some point.
Common sence seems to be the most impportant. But the little sayings to remember south and west for red..etc are good too. But having a (current) naviagational chart and using it. I don't care how well I know the lake, that chart is always out on the dashboard in front of me when underway, for at the very least a wuick refference. The only exception is when we're in Winter Harbor near our dock, or waterskiing, or something like that.
Also, a good rule of thumb,
when in doubt: hug the marker...they are set up to allow for a degree of safe passage even if on the wrong side (only to an extent).