Neil Arnal, Vessel Examinations

Herman stands ready for vessel exams at Grady Fest.
Photo by Virginia Russell.

Our Vessel Examiners were busy in March with two scheduled inspections at boat ramps and inspections at boat shows we attended. We performed 13 vessel inspections at the Bonita Bay Boat Show and the Grady Fest at Fish Tale Marina. 

Total number of Vessel Safety Checks in March is 64, including 37 boats and 27 paddlecraft. A paddlecraft is identified as a kayak, canoe, row boat or paddleboard.  Congratulations to two new vessel examiners, Len Nuzzo and John Abatecola, who have passed the VE test and completed their five supervised inspections.

I want to acknowledge a few vessel examiners who are always contributing their time and efforts to meet our flotilla goals.  Big thanks to Bernie Appelman, Ken Haydon, Michael Murphy, Bill Willsey, Michael Dobrovic, Melvin Milstein and Richard Brant