Attention All Boat Owners! Time for the annual Vessel Safety Check to get you on the water safe, sound and legal!
Examiner Jim Arpin of the Greenwich Bay Power Squadron will go through a checklist with you to ensure your boat is legal. Did you know that a kayak, canoe, or paddle boat needs a whistle or horn? Or that any boat with a motor, big or small, must be registered with the numbers displayed on the hull? Do you have life jackets for all on board? Let Jim walk you through the rules and regulations for your vessel!
Stop in tomorrow morning, Saturday, June 6th between 9:00 AM and noon at the Manchaug Pond Boat Ramp, Torrey Road in Sutton with your boat(s) either by land or water. Volunteers will be available to hold your boat at the dock during the check. In addition to one-on-one advice, all participating will receive a copy of a written checklist/evaluation sheet with which you can follow up with the suggestions where you see fit. Boats that pass will receive the 2026 decal to proudly display on the hull of their vessel.
This event is free, open to the public and totally voluntary. You will NOT be boarded by a law enforcement official and no citations will be given at this event. It only takes a few minutes and is a great opportunity to ensure your motorboat, canoe, kayak or personal watercraft is safe with all the right equipment for a safe boating season. All welcome!
Visit www.ManchaugPond.org for more information.
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