I remember the color and compass direction combinations by putting them all in alphabetical order
Black
East
North
Red
South
West
However, I find the dashed navigation lines on the maps more useful.
Also, I mostly avoid tight/confusing navigation areas because I don't want to risk having to replace 2 stainless steel props for over $600 (or worse). If I want to explore I putt around on my jet ski.
Also before you go between a red and black marker, make sure they are SOLID color. A neighbor lost his lower unit over that mistake. Ouch. Again, dashed nav lines are helpful at avoiding this problem.
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