Upstream vs Downstream meaning when boating
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Definition of upstream and downstream
What does upstream mean on a boat?
Upstream means towards the source of the river (from where the flow originates).
If we sail upstream
Streams ← rivers ← sea
What does downstream mean on a boat?
Downstream means towards where the flow ends, at the opposite end of the waterway from the source.
If we sail downstream
Streams → rivers → sea
![Narrow channel](https://aceboater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/narrow-channel-hr.png?width=1100&height=619&name=narrow-channel-hr.png)
What should be done when going upstream?
When going upstream, keep the:
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Red buoy on your starboard side (right side)
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Green buoy on your port side (left side)