To save lives and money, have a free vessel safety check! It’s is a courtesy examination of your personal boat (vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain safety equipment required by State and Federal regulations.

The vessel examiners are trained specialists and are members of the Wawenock Sail & Power Squadron, other branches of the USPS, or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They can come to your boat and can make certain recommendations that will make you and your boat safer.

The inspection is not a boarding or law enforcement issue. No citations are given as a result of the inspection. The examiners will supply you with a copy of their evaluation sheet so that you can follow some of the suggestions given. Vessels that pass are given a distinctive VSC decal indicating compliance. 

Passing a vessel exam may also result in a discount on your boat insurance. This does not exempt you from law enforcement or Coast Guard boarding, but is simply to make your boating experience safer.

For more information, or to schedule a VSC, visit www.usps.org/wawenock or contact Paul Pinkham of Southport at 603-616-9800.