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    • 2015 VSC Picnic
    • 2014 Christmas Party
    • 2014 Frostbite Cruise
    • 2014 Rendezvous, Cruises, Raft-Off's, etc!
    • 2014 Annual Safety Picnic
    • 2014 Change of Watch
    • 2013 Christmas Party
    • 2013 Idle Hour Dingy Poker Run
    • 2013 Metro Beach Frostbite Cruise
    • 2013 Sunset Harbor Cruise
    • 2013 Change of Watch
    • 2013 Fireworks Raft-Offs
    • 2012 Christmas Party
    • 2012 Fall D9 Conference
    • 2012 Annual Safety Picnic
    • 2012 Algonac Harbour Rendezvous
    • 2012 Metro Beach Frostbite Cruise
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BOATING EDUCATION
​Free Vessel Safety Exams (Coast Guard Approved!)


national Vessel Safety Check website
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. This is not boarding or a law enforcement issue. No citations will be given as a result of this encounter. We will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that you may follow some of the suggestions given. Vessels that pass will be able to display our distinctive VSC decal. This does not exempt you from law enforcement boarding, but you can be prepared to make this a positive encounter.
During an examination the Vessel Examiner will look at:
  • Registration and vessel numbers
  • Navigation lights
  • Anchor & line
  • Life Jackets
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Sound producing device
  • Flame arrestors and ventilation (if required)
  • No oil in bilge
  • General safe boat condition
  • Home Page
    • Bylaws
    • About Us
  • Boating Education / Classes
    • Free VSC "Vessel Safety Exam"
    • Safety Tips and Videos
  • Membership
    • Membership Involvement
    • Newsletters >
      • 2011 SCSSPS Newsletters
      • 2010 SCSSPS Newsletters
  • Pictures
    • 2022 Frostbite
    • 2022 Algonac Harbor
    • 2022 Safety Picnic
    • 2020 Frostbite
    • 2020 Safety Picnic
    • 2019 Change of Watch
    • 2019 Christmas
    • 2018 Change of Watch
    • 2018 Christmas
    • 2018 Frostbite
    • 2017 Christmas
    • 2016 Frostbite Cruise
    • 2016 Christmas
    • 2015 Christmas
    • 2015 Frostbite Cruise
    • 2015 VSC Picnic
    • 2014 Christmas Party
    • 2014 Frostbite Cruise
    • 2014 Rendezvous, Cruises, Raft-Off's, etc!
    • 2014 Annual Safety Picnic
    • 2014 Change of Watch
    • 2013 Christmas Party
    • 2013 Idle Hour Dingy Poker Run
    • 2013 Metro Beach Frostbite Cruise
    • 2013 Sunset Harbor Cruise
    • 2013 Change of Watch
    • 2013 Fireworks Raft-Offs
    • 2012 Christmas Party
    • 2012 Fall D9 Conference
    • 2012 Annual Safety Picnic
    • 2012 Algonac Harbour Rendezvous
    • 2012 Metro Beach Frostbite Cruise
  • Kids Crew
  • Calendar / Events