Eventually you may encounter a buoy where, even though the color is clear, you just can't decide for sure which way to pass. So you are tempted to go with your best guess. Well don't do it, back off and rethink it. If still not sure, turn about and pick another route. What's wrong with a bit more time boating and avoiding a damaged lower unit?
Ok there may be a situation of getting out of a new area and there really is no other route. So you have to rethink carefully and make your best guess. In that case slowly pass as close to the marker as possible. "Normally" buoys are placed somewhat away from the hazard. Now buoys do get moved around by the ice so there is some risk here. So if you have another route option you should take it.
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