1. (a) The location of buoys and other aids vary in their reliability because:

   1. (1) Buoy locations are always approximated.
   2. (2) Buoy moorings vary in length allowing a degree of movement depending upon the wind, currents and water levels.
   3. (3) Buoys may be dragged off-station, sunk, destroyed or vandalized.
2. (b) Boaters should not rely on buoys alone for determining their position or the degree of hazard present in a body of water. Prudent boaters shall use bearings, soundings, good lookout and various methods of electronic navigation to assure a safe voyage.

Source

The provisions of this § 113.12 adopted April 19, 1996, effective April 20, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1822.