Coast Guard FREE Vessel Safety Checks May 16 & 17
Coast Guard FREE Vessel Safety Checks May 16 & 17
FREE Vessel Safety Checks Offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Sat May 17 & Sun May 17.
08:00AM - 2:00PM
Loc #1 Ventura Harbor Boat Launch
Loc #2 Safe Harbor Ventura Isle Gate G
Vessels passing safety checks are awarded a U.S. Coast Guard / Auxiliary Decal that informs:
• Coast Guard / Auxiliary
• Harbor Patrol
• Sheriff’s & Police
• other boating law-enforcement & safety agency’s
that your boat was in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws during a safety check for that year. Best of all every Vessel Safety Check is 100% Free of charge!
WHAT TYPE OF ITEMS ARE CHECKED?
• Life Jackets
• Registration and numbering
• Navigation lights
• Ventilation
• Fire extinguishers
• Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)
• Battery cover and connections
All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard.