SAFETY TIPS
            U.S.C.G.AUX. Vessel Safety Checks

JUNE 11 & 12, 2011
10:00AM to 2:00PM

The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by
members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state
requirements for safety.
No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any
enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed
the examination.

An example of some of the items checked include:
•        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.
The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the
legal minimums and to potentially avoid a citation later.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

USCGAUX member at South Shore Boat Club is Jim Plunket. You can contact
him at 630-659-9568 or by e-mail at plunk63hotmail.com.

Visit SafetySeal.net - A website devoted exclusively to the Vessel Safety Check
program co- sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States
Power Squadrons.

Contact a member of the Auxiliary at your local Marina.


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