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Buoys and markersQuestion 503 of 566

The cones on a cardinal buoy both point up. On which side of the buoy is the safe water?

  1. South of it
  2. North of it
  3. East of it
  4. West of it
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Correct answer: North of it

The points of the cones show where to find safe water. Cones that point up mean north.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026