LAKE COUNTY — In recognition of Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County will offer free-of-charge vessel safety checks on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth Street launch ramp in Lakeport and at Redbud Park and Thompson Harbor Marina docks in Clearlake.
The safety checks can be made on vessels on trailers or in the water at the docks. There will be a table set up by the flotilla to provide the public with boating safety facts and other information.
A Seal of Safety decal is awarded to a vessel when its equipment meets the minimum legal and safety requirements. The vessel safety check is in no way connected with any law enforcement agency and all results are confidential. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the flotilla at 278-8288 or uscgaux11nr.8.8clear.lake@gmail.com.
Redbud Park and Thompson Harbor Marina is located at 14655 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.
