What color light is on the starboard side of a typical recreational boat?

The light on the starboard side of a typical recreational boat is green. This is standardized across most vessels to ensure that boats can easily identify each other at night and in low-visibility conditions. The use of green for the starboard side and red for the port side helps in determining the direction a boat is traveling. When two boats are approaching each other, the colors of their navigation lights indicate their relative positions: if a boat sees a green light, it knows that it is approaching the starboard side of another vessel, which has the right of way. This color coding is essential for maritime safety and regulations, helping prevent collisions on the water.