Boats that meet inspection standards are awarded with a decal that can be affixed to the boat, informing the Coast Guard, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other compliance authorities that the boat passed the Vessel Safety exam during the specified calendar year.
This year, in addition to their traditional inspections of motorized vessels, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is focusing on human-powered paddlecraft, such as kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. Besides providing decals showing that these vessels passed inspection, the Auxiliary will provide free “If Found” waterproof decals that can be affixed to paddlecraft to provide an owner’s contact information.
William Thorn, Division 24’s Vessel Examiner Staff Officer, notes that “One way to improve vessel safety is with a vessel safety check for all watercraft: power and sailboats, personal water craft (PWCs), and paddlecraft. Boating safety is no accident.”
In addition to the exams themselves, Auxiliary members will also provide boating safety tips, demonstrate various styles of lifejackets, and answer boating-related safety questions.
For more information about vessel safety checks, see cgaux.org/vsc. For more information about the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, see cgaux.org.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - 13:05
Volunteers from Division 24 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on hand at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis on Saturday, June 17, right before Father’s Day, to conduct free vessel safety checks. These safety checks help mariners ensure that their boats comply with federal and state boating safety requirements. Inspectors check to see that safety equipment such as lifejackets, distress signals, and fire extinguishers are present and in good working order.
All inspections are free of charge. Auxiliarists will be on hand from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., in the parking lot near the boat ramps.
Boats that meet inspection standards are awarded with a decal that can be affixed to the boat, informing the Coast Guard, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other compliance authorities that the boat passed the Vessel Safety exam during the specified calendar year.
This year, in addition to their traditional inspections of motorized vessels, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is focusing on human-powered paddlecraft, such as kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. Besides providing decals showing that these vessels passed inspection, the Auxiliary will provide free “If Found” waterproof decals that can be affixed to paddlecraft to provide an owner’s contact information.
William Thorn, Division 24’s Vessel Examiner Staff Officer, notes that “One way to improve vessel safety is with a vessel safety check for all watercraft: power and sailboats, personal water craft (PWCs), and paddlecraft. Boating safety is no accident.”
In addition to the exams themselves, Auxiliary members will also provide boating safety tips, demonstrate various styles of lifejackets, and answer boating-related safety questions.
For more information about vessel safety checks, see cgaux.org/vsc. For more information about the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, see cgaux.org.
Boats that meet inspection standards are awarded with a decal that can be affixed to the boat, informing the Coast Guard, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other compliance authorities that the boat passed the Vessel Safety exam during the specified calendar year.
This year, in addition to their traditional inspections of motorized vessels, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is focusing on human-powered paddlecraft, such as kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. Besides providing decals showing that these vessels passed inspection, the Auxiliary will provide free “If Found” waterproof decals that can be affixed to paddlecraft to provide an owner’s contact information.
William Thorn, Division 24’s Vessel Examiner Staff Officer, notes that “One way to improve vessel safety is with a vessel safety check for all watercraft: power and sailboats, personal water craft (PWCs), and paddlecraft. Boating safety is no accident.”
In addition to the exams themselves, Auxiliary members will also provide boating safety tips, demonstrate various styles of lifejackets, and answer boating-related safety questions.
For more information about vessel safety checks, see cgaux.org/vsc. For more information about the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, see cgaux.org.