Vessel Safety Check  (VSC)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

The VSC Program helps to achieve voluntary compliance with federal and state recreational boating safety laws, particularly with regard to the carriage of safety equipment while raising boater awareness about safety and environmental issues through voluntary contact by a Vessel Examiner (VE). VE discussions with recreational boaters is designed to motivate maintaining and operating their boats in a safe manner, taking boating safety courses to increase their knowledge and skills in boating, and promoting safe boating. 

Have you had your boat inspected to know that it meets the Coast Guard  safety equipment requirements.  If not,  members of 

the  Peace River Sail and Power Squadron in a joint program with the Coast Guard Auxiliary will come to your boat and check it

for you free of charge,  If your boat meets the requirements you will be given a decal showing a satisfactory inspection. 

For a free vessel safety check in the Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte area, call one of the following certified examiners:

  

        Don Conti            - 855-0741

            Gene McClain     - 235-7293

            Roger Cole         - 575-0692

            Ray Lester          - 624-4475

            George Musco     - 629-1467

            Julya Hopkins     - 764-7737

            Richard Hopkins  - 764-7737

            David Nielson      - 697-7367

            Doug Allmond      - 625-6497

            John Jorgensen  - 575-0373

            Joe Pierce           - 629-2089

            Tom Gemmell       - 505-1834

             Ray Rose             - 639-5056

            Earl Bartholomew- 235-0103

            Betty Campanella  -833-3399 

            Elaine Sheetz        -575-0499

            Elwood Sheetz     -575-0499

            Ron Bick                - 697-2163

            Bill Benner            - 505-1834

            Gordon Fogg         - 637-1753

            Elliot Hartman      - 575-2081

            John Zanellis           - 505-2950

 

                

                                  

For VSC inspectors in your area click here

and enter your zip code

 If your boat does not pass the inspection you will be informed what to do and can be given the decal when the discrepancy is corrected.  For detailed information about this very worth while safety program and what items are  included in the inspection, see the Vessel Safety Check web site. It is highly recommended that you inspect your boat for compliance. 

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