Port Hand Daybeacon
(center black or green)

Starboard Hand Daybeacon

A port hand daybeacon marks the port (left) side of a channel or the location of a danger during daylight hours and must be kept on the port (left) side when proceeding upstream.

It is a black or green coloured square centred on a white background with a green reflecting border.

It may display letter(s) and odd number(s) made of white reflecting material.

A starboard hand daybeacon marks the starboard (right) side of a channel or the location of a danger during daylight hours and must be kept on the starboard (right) side when proceeding upstream.

Remember the three "R"s as a memory aid for this rule.
"Red, Right, Returning".

It is a red coloured triangle centred on a white background with a red reflecting border.

It may display letter(s) and even number(s) made of white reflecting material.

Junction Daybeacon
(preferred channel to right)

Junction Daybeacon
(preferred channel to left)

Marks a point where the channel divides and may be passed on either side. If the preferred channel is desired the daybeacon should be kept on the vessel's port (left) side.

Marks a point where the channel divides and may be passed on either side. If the preferred channel is desired, the daybeacon should be kept to the vessel's starboard (right) side.

Range Daybeacon

A Range Daybeacon consists of two or more fixed navigation marks situated some distance apart at different elevations.

A Range Daybeacon provides a recommended track for navigators (usually the deepest or safest line in a channel)  when both marks are in line.

A Range Daybeacon may be equipped with solar charged white lights for night time operation. The two lights are lined up for the correct "track".