Paddleboat

In preparation for the upcoming boating season, which typically starts Memorial Day weekend, Sheriff Mark Nelson says the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting courtesy ramp vessel safety inspections and will also have a boat on area waters all weekend for on-water inspections and enforcement.

On Saturday May 26th 2018, from 8am to noon, Deputies will be at the Willow Grove Boat Launch and the Yale Boat Launch. Deputies will be conducting courtesy ramp inspections and will have Carbon Monoxide stickers for those who don’t have them, and 2018 Marine Safety Inspection stickers for those who pass. The goal of this is a SAFE 2018 boating season and a summer without drownings or serious incidents.

Remember:

1. Operating a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a crime.
2. Accidents involving human powered craft (canoe, kayak, SUP) are on the rise.
3. The water is and remains very cold in our region even though air temperature isn’t.
4. Boat safely and please wear your life jacket. It floats-you don’t.