Water Sports and the Environment

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1

Water Skiing Wakeboarding and Tubing

2

Hunting or Fishing From Boats

3

Diving and Snorkeling

4

Operating in the Aquatic Environment

5

Encounters with Whales and Marine Mammals

6

Aquatic Nuisance Species

7

Submersed Aquatic Vegetation

8

Locks

9

Lowhead Dams

10

Commercial Licensing

11

Boat Races and Regattas

12

Maritime Communications

13

Vessel Safety Check

14

Continuing Your Boating Education

15

Chapter Review

VESSEL SAFETY CHECK (VSC) PROGRAM

A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a FREE check for boaters who wish to be sure that their vessel meets all federal and state equipment requirements. Vessel Examiners performing this service have been trained to look for some of the more common problems which might occur on vessels or their associated safety equipment.

Vessel Safety Check web site - www.safetyseal.net. Due to limited resources, this service is only available in areas where there are active USCG Auxiliary or US Sail and Power Squadron organizations. Having a current decal does not in any way prevent law enforcement from inspecting your boat.


   
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