Nebraska Boating Safety Practice Test

Nun markers are identified by their color and shape. Typically, nun buoys are conical in shape and are usually colored red. They often display other distinguishing features that help boaters recognize them. For example, the pointed top of a nun marker indicates that it marks the right side of a channel when approaching from the open water. The other methods of identification mentioned—height above water, sound signal, and position in the water—do not specifically indicate nun markers. While height can vary and sound signals may pertain to navigational aids, neither is a primary means of identifying the unique attributes of nun markers. Position in the water also relates to their role in marking channels but does not define their specific characteristics as effectively as their color and shape.