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Page last updated 06/08/2008. 

A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat (Vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations. The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of the United States Power Squadrons or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will also make certain recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer boater.

This is not boarding or a law enforcement issue. No citations will be given as a result of this encounter. We will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that you may follow some of the suggestions given. Vessels that pass will be able to display our distinctive VSC decal. This does not exempt you from law enforcement boarding, but you can be prepared to make this a positive encounter.  Click above for the National VSC Web Site.

Read the May 2008 article from the Peoria Journal Star

Free courtesy Vessel Safety Checks will be made available at all Peoria area marinas and launch ramps throughout the year.  Contact one of our certified VSC Examiners for a date and time convenient for you.  Click on name to send an email. Name Phone Primary Location

Ron Matuska

309~264~3419 IVY Club
Roger Nelson 309~678~1392 Detweiler Marina
Jonathan Yoder 309~712~1622 Eastport Marina
Linda Yoder 309~712~3256 Eastport Marina
Mark Gibson 309~256~2204 Starved Rock Yacht Club