You’re in Command! Become a Vessel Examiner. [Insert name of presenter here]

You’re in Command!Become a Vessel Examiner.

[Insert name of presenter here]

Why should YOU be a Vessel Examiner?

• There are about 13 million registered recreational boats in the United States.

• Fewer than 1% receive a free Vessel Safety Check each year.

• Unsafe boats represent a real danger to recreational boaters.

• The United States Coast Guard is asking for your help in increasing the number of Vessel Safety Checks performed.


• Recent research shows the concept of the Vessel Safety Check program is popular.

• Our current VEs tell us—“if I ask boaters to let me do a VSC, they say yes.”

More Vessel Examiners = More Vessel Safety Checks!

• But many current Vessel Examiners are “maxed out”—we can’t expect them to perform more VSCs than they do now.– We need more “feet on the docks.”


• New USCG “You’re In Command: Boat Responsibly” campaign will aggressively promote the VSC program.

• We must be ready to meet the demand.


• The U.S. Coast Guard needs you. – VSCs help keep unsafe boats off the water,

and allow the USCG to devote more resources to its new marine homeland security duties.


• The Vessel Safety Check program is one of our best ways to recruit new members.– Face time with recreational boaters is a great

opportunity to talk about our organization and stress the benefits you’ve gained from membership.


• You spent a lot of time becoming an expert on boating and boating safety—you might as well put that expertise to good use.

• Staying current on VSC requirements helps you stay current on your own knowledge of boating and boating safety.

• It’s fun to meet new boaters and see their boats!


• The training period is relatively quick and extremely informational.

• Maintaining VE status requires you to complete only 5 Vessel Safety Checks per year—probably less than three hours of volunteer service.


• VSCs work. You might just save someone’s life!

My Challenge to You:

Members of this [Flotilla] did [XX] Vessel Safety Checks last year.

Help me double that number this year!

How can you become a Vessel Examiner?

• Contact [VE Chairman/VE Staff Officer]– [Name, phone, e-mail]

You’re in Command!Become a Vessel Examiner.

You’re in Command! Become a Vessel Examiner. [Insert name of presenter here]

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