Members of Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron
participate as certified inspectors in a nationwide Vessel
Safety Check Program, offered by the United States Power
Squadrons and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
This effective, proactive and preventative
safety program is unique to the recreational boating
community. It insures that key marine safety equipment is
present, is within prescribed functional limits, and is
compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
The Vessel Safety Check Program provides the
certified inspectors an opportunity to discuss with the
recreational boater, the purpose of the marine safety
equipment, to clarify various federal, state, and local
regulations, to emphasize specific safety procedures and
practices, to answer any boating related questions and to
encourage additional boater education.
For more information about inspections visit
USPS and the
Coast Guard web sites.
VSC CHECKLIST
