Hazelnut, we must have had the same instructor, he told us the same thing ( Red-South and West etc.) That is the ONE new thing I learned while taking the boating course.
Mat. To be honest with you, most people I know follow the chart to see which side of the buoys you go on. After you become familiar with your area you will know where to go without looking at the chart. When you leave familiar territory, you will need the chart for guidance again. Those charts are a boater's best friend and noone should ever be without one IMO. I think trying to figure out directions as you said just confuses people, especially new boaters.
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