The Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary will present a number of activities and water exhibits beginning at 9 a.m. with the opening of boat safety booths. A live helicopter rescue simulation is tentatively scheduled. Coastie, the remote controlled operating safety boat that sounds all the proper safety bells and whistles, will patrol the area for children. The Auxiliary will also be there to answer any boating questions and to sign you up for a boating safety class or to have your boat inspected at an appointed time. The Coast Guard Auxiliary provides regular boat inspections free to area boaters.
Inspectors check for boat compliance with federal and state regulations.
That includes documentation, placards and necessary on-board items such as life jackets. A special decal for the boat is issued. The auxiliary suggests boat operators do this once a year. Boaters can either call ahead of time or make reservations with Dick Luettich at 598-9375. Inspectors will be at the following sites, on the following dates, from 10 a.m.