Don't take a header: Get that boat inspected for free; preparation beats perspiration
Protect the ones you love - Life Jackets, a horn, fire extinguisher, navigation lights, a paddle, a throwable flotation device - no, not a beer - are all essential on a boat. And get that flag up when your wakeboarder or skier crashes and burns in an epic cartwheel across the water. And don’t forget those glutens for punishment we call tubers. They need a flag too. Make sure you're in good working order before you take to the water this season. Oregon State Police will be on hand in Wasco, Hood River, Gilliam and Sherman Counties to give you a hand starting this weekend. No tickets required ;) just friendly advice.
From Wasco County Sheriff’s Office:
In preparation for the boating season, the Oregon State Police will be conducting voluntary vessel inspections across Hood River, Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam Counties. These inspections are to provide boat operators/owners the opportunity to ensure compliance before launching their vessels.
If you are a water sports enthusiast, an avid fisherman, or just a new boating recreationalist, please come by one of these locations where a team of OSP Troopers will be on hand to assist you with voluntary vessel safety inspections, outlining any safety or legal deficiencies to boat operators/owners, or just to answer any questions you might have.
No reservations are necessary and boat owners can stop by during the listed dates, and times, at the listed locations, whenever it’s convenient for them. Fish & Wildlife Troopers and Marine Deputies will also be available for questions.
Locations and times.
Hood River County
Saturday, May 13th 10AM-2PM @ the Hood River Marina
Wasco County
Saturday, May 13th 10AM-2PM @ the The Dalles Marina
Sherman County
Saturday, May 20th 8:30AM-10AM @ the Rufus Sport Ramp and
Saturday, May 20th 2:30PM-4:30PM @ the Gorge Outfitters parking lot.
Gilliam County
Saturday, May 20th 11AM-1PM @ The Earl Snell Memorial Park
