USPS Safety Checks – Green Light
Safety Checks
Historically, each year the local United States Power Squadrons (USPS) conducted boat safety inspections, in line with the “official” description below.
A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat (Vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations. The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of the United States Power Squadrons or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will also make certain recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer boater.
It appears that, at least locally, this inspection program is going to run again this year. These checks are valuable in that they provide an expert to do a solid examination of your vessel, perhaps highlighting items you have personally overlooked. Based on personal experience, I believe it’s a smart idea to invest the small amount of time required in this important activity.
