Friends Of the River Presents Courtesy Boat Safety Inspections  

Would your boat pass a Coast Guard Inspection if you are stopped on the water – or would you be issued a citation? The way to find out (without paying an expensive fine), is to have your boat inspected by a qualified agency. To help boaters stay safe on the waters of Brazoria County, Friends Of the River San Bernard presents a special Community Center Event for the boating public.

On Saturday, July 12, 2008, the Galveston Bay Power and Sail Squadron will conduct the inspections of boats and personal watercraft. The free safety inspections will take place at the F.O.R Community Center (20450 C.R. 510 B in the Holiday Shores Subdivision, Brazoria) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Anyone owning a power boat or personal watercraft can bring them by trailer or water to the F.O.R. Community Center for an inspection. Each watercraft inspection lasts 15 – 20 minutes and upon passing, will be issued a sticker to display on the craft. The Galveston Bay Power and Sail Squadron will not issue citations – this event is intended to foster personal safety on the water. So, if the watercraft does not pass inspection, things causing the craft not to pass inspection will be noted so the owner can correct them.

This is just another way to give back to the community. As the summer heats up, boat usage increases and everyone needs to take responsibility for their safety on the water. A free safety inspection is a good way to start!

The Galveston Bay Power and Sail Squadron will bring as many personnel as necessary to inspect participating boats, but F.O.R.will need to give them an estimate of the number of boats to be inspected by July 10.

To register your boat for free inspection click here.

See Community Center Tab above for a map to the center.

For more information,  contact Pat Webb, Community Center Committee Chairman at pat@sanbernardriver.com or 979-964-4503