15 Minutes of your time could save your life or the life of someone on your boat. When: Saturday, June 14, 2014 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Frenchman Lake Boat Ramp Detail: Voluntary Safety Equipment Inspection A joint agency “Water Safety” day at will be held at Frenchman Lake on Saturday, June 14 from 9:00 am -4:00 pm. The event will be staged at the Frenchman Lake Boat Ramp. Voluntary safety equipment inspections by US Coast Guard Auxiliary & Plumas County Sheriff’s Boat Patrol personnel will be conducted to ensure boaters have all of the required US Coast Guard safety equipment. The CA Highway Patrol will be looking at trailers to ensure that they are properly equipped and safe to operate on the highway. Fish & Wildlife Wardens and specially trained K9’s will be examining boats for invasive species mussels. Boating Safety Items such as Personal Flotation Devices (Life Jackets), Type IV Throw able (seat cushions), Fire Extinguishers, Sound Making Devices, Operational Navigation Lighting and Engine / Fuel enclosure requirements will be examined. Boat owners may go to the US Coast Guard Web Site at http://cgaux.org/vsc/ or read the California ABC of Boating Book to review requirements and be prepared for the inspections. Representatives from the various organizations may also have informational booths set up. There will be handout materials and some free items available for the public. Please call the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office with any questions at 530-283-6375; ask to speak with a member of the Sheriff’s Boat Patrol. Boating Safety is our Goal