The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free vessel safety checks (VSC) to boaters.  The VSC is a courtesy examination of your boat to verify the presence and condition of safety equipment required by federal and state regulations. The vessel examiner is a trained Auxiliarist who is kept informed on the latest legal requirements for boaters.

These safety checks are meant to be an educational experience. The Vessel Examiners will check for all required teams on board your boat and if everything is present and in good working order, they will award a decal to affix to your boat. If you wish, they will also gladly explain the reason for the various safety equipment requirements and explain how safety equipment works.

Schedule of Courtesy Vessel Examinations

Flotilla 20-02 has set the following dates and locations for Courtesy Examinations

April 3 at Anchorage Marina

April 17 at Coral Bay and 70 West Marinas

April 24 at Radio Island Marina

May 1 at Crow's Nest Marina

May 8 at Portside Marina

May 15 at Olde Towne Yacht

May 22 at Triple S Marina

June 5 at Fort Macon Marina (Not the CG Station!   The Marina next to the BP Station)

Decal given if inspection is passed

Auxiliary Member making a courtesy examination of a boat

                    For details on the items checked as part of the Vessel Safety Check click here or on the VSC decal image