The: East Coast; North to South, East to West. Gulf Coast; South to
North, East to West. West Coast: South to North, West to East, i.e.,
clockwise around the country, are BROAD generalizations.
Everyone can nitpick and say "well, whatabouthere?".
Without a chart of the particular area, to see how the particular
channel relates to those nearby, it's hard to give specifics.
Another generalization: For channels beginning at sea, start at the most
seaward buoy and it will be "RRR". For the Intracoastal, start in Maine,
and as you head for Brownsville,Tx, it will be "RRR".
Most importantly, forget these "generalizations", and check your chart,
cause them "generalizations" can put your butt aground.

otn

Sandra wrote:
(Florida Keyz) wrote in message ...

red right rising is a better method


I appreciate everyone's response. I am still not getting it into my
head properly. I know how it is and can navigate the ICW fine I am
just wanting to understand the methodology.

define rising...

Also, in an earlier message someone said Seattle is your home in the
ICW. I lived in CA and never saw an ICW. Thanks again for everyone's
help.

Scott