What are some of the items inspected on a Vessel Safety Check?
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Flare
  • Sound producing device
  • Visual distress signal
  • Life jackets/PFD
  • Registration
  • Navigation lights
  • Proper display of numbers
  • Ventilation 
  • Overall vessel condition

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1. What is the minimum age to operate a boat?
2. Is it mandatory to wear a life vest/personal flotation device (PFD)?
3. Is it mandatory to wear a life vest/personal flotation device (PFD) on a kayak or paddle board?
4. How far away from a dock/boat/person do I need to be for my wake not to affect them?
5. What do the No Wake buoys mean?
6. What are some of the items inspected on a Vessel Safety Check?
7. Can I dock overnight at a Bluffton public dock?
8. Can I fish on the public docks?
9. How long can I dock at a public dock?
10. Where do I register my boat?