SCDNR Conducts Courtesy Boat Inspections for Memorial Day

News Summary

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will conduct courtesy boat inspections during the Memorial Day weekend at various public landings. Running from May 24 to 26, these inspections aim to promote boating safety as summer approaches. SCDNR officers will check required safety equipment and offer safety tips without issuing tickets for non-compliance, allowing boaters to address issues before launching.

Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division is set to conduct courtesy boat inspections at various public landings across the state during the Memorial Day weekend. These inspections, scheduled for Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, are aimed at promoting safety during the holiday period, which is a critical kickoff for the summer boating season in South Carolina’s lakes and waterways.

During the courtesy inspections, SCDNR officers will check for required safety equipment, including life jackets, fire extinguishers, and sound-producing devices. Additionally, the officers will verify that boats and motors are properly registered. It is important to note that participants who are found with non-compliant equipment during these inspections will not receive tickets. Instead, they will be afforded the opportunity to address and correct the issues before being allowed to launch their boats.

In conjunction with the inspections, SCDNR officers will also provide safety tips and answer any questions boaters may have. This initiative aims to ensure that all boaters are aware of the regulations and best practices that promote safety on the water.

Inspection Schedule

The courtesy boat inspections will take place at the following locations and times throughout the Memorial Day weekend:

Saturday, May 24:

• Anderson County: Twin Lakes Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Charleston County: Wapoo Cut Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Colleton County: Bennett’s Point, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Fairfield County: Molly Creek, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Greenwood County: SC Highway 72 Landing, Lake Greenwood, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Horry County: Little River Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam Landing, 10 a.m. to Noon

Sunday, May 25:

• Beaufort County: Broad River Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Berkeley County: William Dennis Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Charleston County: Remley’s Point, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove Landing, Lake Wateree, 10 a.m. to Noon
• McCormick County: Dorn Landing, Lake Thurmond, 10 a.m. to Noon

Monday, May 26:

• Beaufort County: Lemon Island Boat Ramp, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Charleston County: Limehouse Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Georgetown County: Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Pickens County: South Cove Landing, Lake Keowee, 10 a.m. to Noon
• York County: Allison Creek Park Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to Noon

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Conclusion

The courtesy boat inspections by the SCDNR are an essential part of ensuring safety during one of the busiest boating weekends of the year in South Carolina. Boaters are encouraged to participate in these inspections to prepare for a safe summer on the water.

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