21 Jun 2024

Great Loop Radio: All About Vessel Safety Exams

Ever wondered if you should get a vessel safety check on your boat before starting the Great Loop? Rob Rice joins us on this episode to talk about vessel safety exams. We'll cover what they are, why you should get one, and how to schedule it.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

List of required safety equipment can be found in this document: https://bdept.cgaux.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/420.pdf
Online form to request a vessel safety check: https://wow.uscgaux.info/i_want_a_vsc/index.php
Rules for US boaters visiting Canadian waters. Mostly, you comply with your home (US) requirements as long as you are in Canada for 45 days or under. https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/preparing-operate-your-vessel/visitor-information?pedisable=true
Canadian boaters travelling in US waters: The situation is less clear. The US rules talk about foreign boaters "temporarily" in US waters. Temporarily is not defined in the US regulations.