When returning from sea, how should a red navigational buoy be treated?

When returning from sea, the proper way to treat a red navigational buoy is to pass it on your starboard side. This practice aligns with the "Red Right Returning" rule, which is standard for navigation in the United States. According to this rule, when you are coming back to port (heading in a generally inshore direction), red buoys should be kept on the right side of the vessel. This ensures safe passage and helps to maintain a consistent understanding among boaters regarding navigation aids.

By correctly passing the red buoy on your starboard side, you are also following maritime conventions designed to prevent confusion and accidents on the water. Ignoring the buoy or trying to move it would create potential hazards and undermine the navigational system meant to guide vessels safely.