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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
807 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

...NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK CONTINUES...

The National Weather Service in partnership with the National Safe
Boating Council has declared May 18 through May 24 2024 National
Safe Boating Week to help promote safe boating practices across the
Great Lakes and on inland lakes and waterways.

Today`s topic is a Vessel Safety Check. This boating season, take
advantage of the Vessel Safety Check program. This is a free, no
risk service provided in your area by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
and the U.S. Power Squadrons. A qualified vessel examiner will
conduct an inspection of all the required safety equipment carried
or installed on a vessel and certain aspects of the vessel`s overall
condition. Even if you pay careful attention to safety, dangerous
mechanical problems can crop up on the best maintained boat. That`s
why the U.S. Coast Guard recommends that all recreational boats,
including personal watercraft, get a free Vessel Safety Check every
year.

A Vessel Safety Check is the best way to learn about conditions that
might put you in violation of state or federal laws, or worse,
create an unsafe condition for you and your passengers on the water.
If the vessel meets all requirements, the examiner will award a
Vessel Safety Check decal. If your vessel fails to receive a Vessel
Safety Check decal, no law enforcement action will be taken and the
examiner will provide a list of items for correction.

For more information about boating safety visit
weather.gov/safety/safeboating-week and safeboatingcampaign.com

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