Vessel Safety Checks for 2005

[Outlaw]

Here's the schedule for 2005 VSC's. If you can, PLEASE stop by one of the following locations for your FREE VSC. It is in your, and your passengers, best interest to make sure your vessel meets the federal and state requirements. The examiners have a tremendous amount of knowledge they can pass on to the boating community about Safe Boating and Smart Boating. Spend 15 minutes with one of them during a VSC and I can assure you, you will be glad you did ! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at one of these locations.

Happy and SAFE Boating !

Saturday, 4 June

• Lakeport Landing Marina
• Channel Marine (Weirs Beach)

Saturday, 11 June – VSC Day on the Lakes

• Wolfeboro town dock
• Alton Bay town dock
• Weirs Beach town dock
• Meredith town dock
• Winnisquam Marine, Winnisquam
• Riveredge Marine, Squam

Saturday, 18 June

• Shep Brown Marine, Meredith
• Gillam Marine, Alton

Saturday, 25 June

• South Down Boat Club, Laconia
• Fay’s Boat Yard, Gilford
• Thurstons Marine, Weirs Beach

Saturday, 9 July

• Irwin Marine, Lakeport
• Irwin Marine, Robert’s Cove
• Winnisquam Marine, Winnisquam

Saturday, 16 July

• Parker Marine, Alton
• West Alton Marine, West Alton
• Silver Sands Marina, Gilford

Saturday, 23 July

• Quayside Yacht Club, Moultonboro
• Jonathan’s Landing Boat Club, Moultonboro

Saturday, 30 July

• Antique Boat Show, Meredith
• Corinthian Yacht Club, Wolfeboro
• Goodhue- Hawkins

All Vessel Safety check times are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

[DoftheMattysort]

do they do jet-skis?

Thanks for your help

[chipj29]

Matty, I am 99% sure they do PWCs, because my Sea Doo has a VSC sticker on it from a couple years ago. I guess the previous owner had it checked. I would assume they still do them.

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by DoftheMattysort

do they do jet-skis?

Thanks for your help

Yes, we do perform VSC's on Jet Ski's. PWC's and ski craft are considered inboard vessels and come under the same rules and requirements of other vessels. If you would like to read up on these requirements go to the following link: http://www.boat-ed.com/nh/handbook/

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by DoftheMattysort

do they do jet-skis?

Thanks for your help

Here's another link with specific inspection information pertaining to PWC's aka jet skis.

http://www.usps.org/national/vsc/pwcvsc.htm

[Fat Jack]

Is this program being run by the Sail and Power Squadron?

[DoftheMattysort]

Thank you Chip and Outlaw. I will be sure to swing by one of those dates and make sure all is in order.

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by Fat Jack

Is this program being run by the Sail and Power Squadron?

Yes, Fat Jack, this program is a result of the Lakes Region Sail & Power Squadron. One of our many programs for educating the boating community on Boating Safety.

If anyone is interested in the Power Squadron or would like to become a member, I would be happy to talk with you about it (send me private email). In the meantime, you can learn more about the United States Power Squadron at http://www.usps.org/ and the Lakes Region Sail & Power Squadron at http://www.lrsps.org/.

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by DoftheMattysort

Thank you Chip and Outlaw. I will be sure to swing by one of those dates and make sure all is in order.

DoftheMattysort - just look for the Vessel Examiners, they will be the ones in the bright red polo shirts carrying clip boards. I'll actually be at the Weirs on June 11th.

Remember all, vessel safety checks are voluntary, strictly confidential, free and the process is one of “prevention through education, outreach and volunteer compliance” helping recreational boaters to gain a respect for the boating environment.

We look forward to seeing you and others at one of our schedule VSC days.

[Misty Blue]

Are there any USCG Auxiliary inspectors out there from the 1st District?

I need an operational facility inspection.

Misty Blue.

[pmj]

Outlaw,
I noticed last night that the sign at Fays says that the VSC is June 18. The post above says the 25th. Can you clarify this for me?

Thanks,
pmj

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

Are there any USCG Auxiliary inspectors out there from the 1st District?

I need an operational facility inspection.

Misty Blue.

I am looking in to this for you and will advise shortly.

Originally Posted by pmj

Outlaw,
I noticed last night that the sign at Fays says that the VSC is June 18. The post above says the 25th. Can you clarify this for me?

Thanks,
pmj

I am getting clarification on this and will post the actual dates as soon as I get them confirmed.

Thanks !

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by pmj

Outlaw,
I noticed last night that the sign at Fays says that the VSC is June 18. The post above says the 25th. Can you clarify this for me?

Thanks,
pmj

I just received confirmation from the LRSPS and the Vessel Safety Checks performed by the Lakes Region Sail & Power Squadron at Fay's is June 25th, 2005.

[BroadHopper]

I had my boat out on my driveway in Hooksett Thursday night. I was getting ready to take off to the big lake, and a gentleman was walking up the driveway. He ask if I wanted to have a VSC. I said sure and he did it right there! Talk about timing and dedication.
It seems as he was a member of the auxilary and when driving by, couldn't help notice a boat without a sticker.
Kudos to the USCGA!

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I had my boat out on my driveway in Hooksett Thursday night. I was getting ready to take off to the big lake, and a gentleman was walking up the driveway. He ask if I wanted to have a VSC. I said sure and he did it right there! Talk about timing and dedication.
It seems as he was a member of the auxilary and when driving by, couldn't help notice a boat without a sticker.
Kudos to the USCGA!

Kudos' to you BroadHopper for getting it done. Your boat doesn't even have to be in the water to be inspected -- many times we do VSC's at marina's which dry rack and as long as the marina can bring the boat down on the fork lift, we can do an inspection. I might try this one -- just canvas the neighborhood for boats on trailers -- I like it.

Thanks again.

[NightWing]

Just a reminder that any Marine Patrol Officer or Marine Patrol Auxiliary would be happy to give a courtesy inspection.

[Outlaw]

Just a reminder - Lakes Region Sail & Power Squadron will be conducting free, confidential vessel safety checks at the following locations, this Saturday, June 11th, 2005 starting at 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Saturday, 11 June – VSC Day on the Lakes

• Wolfeboro town dock
• Alton Bay town dock
• Weirs Beach town dock
• Meredith town dock
• Winnisquam Marine, Winnisquam
• Riveredge Marine, Squam

Just look for the Vessel Examiners - they will be wearing RED polo shirts.

Happy and Safe boating !

[pmj]

Thanks for the update at Fays, Outlaw!

pmj

[donnamatrix]

Hey Outlaw: Inadvertently, this was not on the schedule, but there will be two safety examiners (guess who) at Minge Cove Marina on June 18th from 10am to 2pm.
Hope to see a bunch of good folks there, and also hope it's not going to be 95 degrees again!

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

Are there any USCG Auxiliary inspectors out there from the 1st District?

I need an operational facility inspection.

Misty Blue.

Misty Blue -

Unfortunately, we have no members in the LRSPS who are also USCG Aux. in order to perform the inspection you require. I would suggest for this inspection that you contact the USCG, in particular the 1st District as you mentioned to see where you can get this inspection done.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[Outlaw]

Saturday, 25 June 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Silver Sands Marina, Gilford

Fay's Boat Yard, Gilford

South Down Boat Club, Laconia

[Just Sold]

I had my Vessel Safety Check today at Fay's Boat Yard. I even had it done by Forum Member donnamatrix! I got to meet her husband as well. Very nice people. And yes I passed with having all required items. I did have some expired flares which I will properly dispose of.

Donna even told me I can most likely save on my insurance because I passed the inspection. Everyone should have the inspection. It is not difficult to comply with and it is for everyone's benifit. Common sense items are what is required.

[Outlaw]

Just wanted to bring this thread up to the top again as this weekend is the last scheduled weekend for Vessel Safety Checks performed by the Lake Regions Sail & Power Squadron.

However, if you are not able to make it this weekend and would like a VSC, contact me and I will get you the information you need to schedule one.

Happy and Safe Boating to all.