LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – In recognition of Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County will be offering free vessel safety checks on Saturday, May 24.

The check will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fifth Street launch ramp in Lakeport and at Redbud Harbor Marina docks in Clearlake.  

The safety checks can be made on vessels on trailers or vessels in the water at the docks.

There will be a table set up by the Flotilla to provide the public with all types of boating safety facts and other useful information.

A Seal of Safety decal is awarded to a vessel when its equipment meets the minimum legal and safety requirements.  

This decal is presented once your vessel passes the vessel safety check performed by the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The vessel safety check is in no way connected with any law enforcement agency and all results are confidential.

Additional information can be  obtained by contacting the Flotilla at 707-278-8288 or e-mail request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .