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VESSEL SAFETY EXAMS NOT AFFECTED BY INFLATION

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Contributed by: Terry Barth, FSO-PA on 4/8/2008

Vessel Safety checks offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary are still FREE!

In 1947 when the Vessel Safety Check program began $10.00 had about the same buying power that $92.81 has today. And while the cost of everything has gone up, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary can proudly proclaim one thing definitely has not - our free Vessel Safety Checks. Although free, the value of the life that may be saved by taking advantage of a Vessel Check Safety is priceless.

With the Memorial Day weekend (the traditional start of the recreational boating season) just around the corner, now is a great time for all boaters (from kayakers and jet skiers to year-round recreational boaters) to take advantage of a free Vessel Safety Check.

Now is also a great time to take advantage of one of the many boating safety courses offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and become acquainted or even reacquainted with basic boating skills, seamanship and the most current rules and regulations that may also save a life or prevent an accident.

Vessel Safety Checks are conducted by qualified members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and are the best way of learning about problems that might be a violation of state or federal laws. They also provide the boating public with additional safety tips that could possibly mitigate or eliminate preventable danger on the water.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 58 will be offering free Vessel Safety Checks from 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8 at the following boat ramps:

Stan Blum Boat Ramp, North A1A, Fort Pierce

North Bridge Causeway Island, 1020 North A1A, Fort Pierce

Rivergate Park/Veteran's Memorial Park, 2200 SE Midport Road, Port St. Lucie

For more information, call the Flotilla at 772-465-8128

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