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Buoys and markersQuestion 468 of 566

Which side should you keep a fairway buoy on, when you go in either direction?

  1. On your starboard (right) side
  2. On your port (left) side
  3. On the side nearest the shore
  4. On the side with the stronger current
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Correct answer: On your port (left) side

You may pass it on either side, but the best practice is to keep it to port.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Lateral Buoys and Standard Daybeacons, page 64

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026