BOATING SAFETY CHECK MEGA WEEKS MAY 20 THROUGH JULY 9 PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced its’ annual Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks which will run from May 20 through July 9, 2006. BOATING SAFETY CHECK MEGA WEEKS MAY 20 THROUGH JULY 9 PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced its’ annual Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks which will run from May 20 through July 9, 2006.
A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a free check of any recreational vessel to insure that it is in compliance with all Federal, State and local equipment requirements. In addition, the trained Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiner will discuss the purpose and value of required and optional marine safety equipment, answer any boating related safety questions and encourage additional education by attending any of a number CG Auxiliary safety or boating skills courses. They will also discuss issues relating to Maritime Domain Awareness and the specifics of the America’s Waterway Watch program
The Vessel Safety Check is intended to serve as a “prevention through education, outreach and compliance” activity and to help recreational boaters gain a respect for the boating environment as a result of the Vessel Safety Check encounter. A VSC is not a law enforcement action. No official report is made to any law enforcement authority.
The dates, times and locations of Vessel Safety Check stations will be available from your local USCG Auxiliary Flotilla. In addition, schedule information can be obtained at many local marine retailers, and marinas. While visiting these retailers, ask them for details on equipment discounts being offered in support of the Vessel Safety Check program.
You may also contact a vessel examiner directly by signing on at www.VesselSafetyCheck.org and clicking the “I Want A VSC” button
Always remember to: Boat Smart From The Start, Wear Your Life-jacket.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed, volunteer Component of Team Coast Guard who assist the active duty Coast Guard in all of its varied missions, except for military and direct law enforcement. These men and women can be found on the nation’s waterways, in the air, in classrooms and on the dock, performing Maritime Domain Awareness patrols, safety patrols, vessel safety checks and public education.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary in 1941. Its over 31,000 members donate millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions.
A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a free check of any recreational vessel to insure that it is in compliance with all Federal, State and local equipment requirements. In addition, the trained Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiner will discuss the purpose and value of required and optional marine safety equipment, answer any boating related safety questions and encourage additional education by attending any of a number CG Auxiliary safety or boating skills courses. They will also discuss issues relating to Maritime Domain Awareness and the specifics of the America’s Waterway Watch program
The Vessel Safety Check is intended to serve as a “prevention through education, outreach and compliance” activity and to help recreational boaters gain a respect for the boating environment as a result of the Vessel Safety Check encounter. A VSC is not a law enforcement action. No official report is made to any law enforcement authority.
The dates, times and locations of Vessel Safety Check stations will be available from your local USCG Auxiliary Flotilla. In addition, schedule information can be obtained at many local marine retailers, and marinas. While visiting these retailers, ask them for details on equipment discounts being offered in support of the Vessel Safety Check program.
You may also contact a vessel examiner directly by signing on at www.VesselSafetyCheck.org and clicking the “I Want A VSC” button
Always remember to: Boat Smart From The Start, Wear Your Life-jacket.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed, volunteer Component of Team Coast Guard who assist the active duty Coast Guard in all of its varied missions, except for military and direct law enforcement. These men and women can be found on the nation’s waterways, in the air, in classrooms and on the dock, performing Maritime Domain Awareness patrols, safety patrols, vessel safety checks and public education.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary in 1941. Its over 31,000 members donate millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions.
