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Buoys and markersQuestion 484 of 566

What do the points of the two topmark cones on a cardinal buoy tell you?

  1. Where the strong current is
  2. Where to find safe water
  3. Where the water is shallow
  4. Where the anchorage is
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Correct answer: Where to find safe water

The cone points show which side of the buoy has safe water.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Cardinal Buoys and Special Buoys, page 65

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026