Free Boat Safety Inspections in Douglas Co., May 6

Douglas Co. SO release – DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Marine Deputies have scheduled FREE boat safety inspection events in three locations on three separate days. The purpose of the event is to provide boaters the opportunity to have their pre-season safety inspections completed prior to boating season. “This is a great way to ensure you have all of the required safety equipment, learn about lifejacket safety or boating laws and ask marine deputies any boating related questions you might have,” Lt. Brad O’Dell said. The inspection process will include checking for: Approved Life Jackets; Working fire extinguishers; Approved type IV floatation devices; Approved sound producing equipment; Working engine blower fan; Assistance with the proper placement of registration numbers and stickers. Upon passing the inspection, boaters will be provided with a 2022 inspection sticker. The dates, times and locations are as follows: Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 9am-2pm at the Winston Bi-Mart (391 NW Douglas Blvd, Winston); Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9am-2pm at the Sutherlin Bi-Mart (388 E. Central Ave, Sutherlin); Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 1pm-4pm at the Douglas Co. Fairgrounds (2110 Freer St, Roseburg).