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Originally Posted by BigWalleye

That's true in Oceania and Europe, but absolutely INCORRECT anywhere in the Western Hemisphere (and Japan and the Philippines, too, I understand). Here, the rule has always been: "Red Right Returning."

Sometimes a couple of pictures say more than a thousand words. From Wikipedia:


IALA Regions


Leaving port (IALA Region A)

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Yes it is dangerous if you don't know. I was unaware of the two different systems, so I checked and sure enough, they are opposite each other.
http://www.sailingissues.com/navcourse9.html#direction

Good link. Thank you for sharing, Steve