- Oct 3, 2006
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Most things in life you get what you pay for.
There are two exceptions when it comes to boating.
1) Boaters safety course
2) Vessel safety inspections
I recommend all new boaters take advantage of both of these.
#1) Take a boaters safety course. They are offered by the coast guard auxiliary, the local power squadron, the DNR and you can also take them online here http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/
Upon passing this course you will get a certificate / wallet card. Many insurance companies give a discount upon providing them documentation that you successfully completed this course.
#2) I also recommend a FREE vessel safety check. You contact the local coast guard auxiliary or the local power squadron and if you are launched they may offer coming to you to perform the inspection. Upon passing this inspection you will get a vessel decal to display on your boat. One place you can go to sigh up for this free inspection is here:
Although you can be boarded by law enforcement at any time for a safety inspection it has been my experience that if you have no visible violation like out of date registration sticker and have this decal displayed on the window they pass you and pick someone else. That’s not the reason to get the vessel inspection but it is an added benefit.
Again, get the FREE vessel safety check here http://safetyseal.net/
There are two exceptions when it comes to boating.
1) Boaters safety course
2) Vessel safety inspections
I recommend all new boaters take advantage of both of these.
#1) Take a boaters safety course. They are offered by the coast guard auxiliary, the local power squadron, the DNR and you can also take them online here http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/
Upon passing this course you will get a certificate / wallet card. Many insurance companies give a discount upon providing them documentation that you successfully completed this course.
#2) I also recommend a FREE vessel safety check. You contact the local coast guard auxiliary or the local power squadron and if you are launched they may offer coming to you to perform the inspection. Upon passing this inspection you will get a vessel decal to display on your boat. One place you can go to sigh up for this free inspection is here:
Although you can be boarded by law enforcement at any time for a safety inspection it has been my experience that if you have no visible violation like out of date registration sticker and have this decal displayed on the window they pass you and pick someone else. That’s not the reason to get the vessel inspection but it is an added benefit.
Again, get the FREE vessel safety check here http://safetyseal.net/