District 11NR Public Information - Vessel Safety Checks

♦ The mission of this program is to minimize the loss of life, personal injury,

   property damage and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational

   boats, through preventive means.

♦ The  Vessel Safety Check is much more than a compliance-oriented examination.

♦ It is an opportunity to help educate boaters through a direct face-to-face boating

   information  exchange.

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California will begin enforcing its Boater Card on January 1, 2018.  

For details Click this Link 

1. Know where all your equipment is at a glance
2. Have the right things handy when you need them
3. Have a checklist of your safety items
4. Know all your safety items are in compliance with State and Federal regulations
   

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Group Commander Remarks:

"The bottom line is these Paddle Smart stickers can save lives" says Captain Chris Martino, Commander, Group/Air Station Humboldt Bay.  "By enabling the Coast Guard to rapidly link abandoned or drifting paddle craft to their owners, these stickers help rescuers to determine if a mariner is truly in distress and, in many cases, the best search area.  Considering the harsh Pacific Northwest environment, minutes can often make all the difference.

Even if it is determined that the owner is not in distress, these stickers can ensure that valuable property gets back to its rightful owner.  It's remarkable that something as small and insignificant as a Paddle Smart sticker can provide such an overwhelming benefit to the boating public.

I have one on my kayak."

These situations are easy to avoid by labeling your kayak or canoe, as well as your other paddling gear such as your PFD, paddles, etc. This can help prevent any turmoil should they go adrift.

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Additional Information can be found on the National Vessel Safety Check web page

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