Our twice monthly VSCs at Lovers Key and Wiggins Pass continue to add to our successful vessel safety check program. Anyone is welcome to come out and join us on the second and the last Saturday of the month.
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| Bernie Appelman checks a classic Chris Craft |
You do not have to be a certified Vessel Examiner to join in the fun. This is a great way to get acquainted with the program and learn about Federal and State safety requirements. We need new blood to stay successful.
Flotilla 96 is the leading flotilla in our division in the number of VSCs. This year we have checked about 275 vessels, making us number one. We have led the Division for ten years with nearly 2,918 VSCs.
This year we again lead the Division in the number of Commercial Fishing Vessel exams. Flotilla 96 accounts for all 23 of the CFV exams in our area. This is due to the dedication of the one-and-only George Stancil. Over the past 10 years George has given around 271 of the 322 CFV exams in our division.
We returned to Mariners Cove, at their request, to recheck the boats that failed the initial exam. This time all passed after fixing the items we noted in our original visit. They were grateful for our help and deserve recognition for creating a safer boating environment.
Last month’s question: Which is the leading cause of recreational power boat breakdown while at sea?
(A) Fuel shortage or (B) Electrical system failure
This month’s question: What percentage of drowning victims in 2009 boating accidents were not wearing life jackets?
(A) 38% (B) 68% (C) 78% (D) 84%
