Maintain Boating Safety With Free Check-Ups
by Jennifer Dennard
Boat owners looking to make sure their vessels meet all current federal and state safety
requirements may contact their local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla to arrange a free safety
check. The inspection, conducted by volunteer flotilla members, lasts about 15 minutes and covers
registration and numbering, navigation lights, distress signals, fire extinguishers, personal
flotation devices and ventilation.
Passing marks are awarded with a boat decal. Citations aren’t issued, and results aren’t
reported to other agencies.
To arrange a safety check in your area, visit
http://safetyseal.net/GetVSC/.