Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands : Boat Safety

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National Weather Service Marine Radio VHF-FM 162.40 MHZ (WX2) Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and stirs up quickly in inclement weather. Storms that move across the lake are infamous for catching boaters by surprise with rolling, often choppy waves. Never wait until the last minute to head for safe harbor.
ODNR Division of Watercraft 1407 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky 419.621.1302 or 877.4BOATER (26.2837) ohiodnr.com/watercraft Offering information on recreational boating practices, laws, licensing and regulations. Port Clinton Power Squadron Port Clinton, Pam Yarletts 419-360-3334 The Port Clinton Power Squadron is a unit of the United States Power Squardron. The mission of the U.S. Power Squadron is to maintain, enhance, and promote USPS as the premier boating organization dedicated to "Safe Boating Through Education". The Power Squadron offers Vessel Safety Inspections of numerous boats each year. Those passing inspection will be issued a decal indicating that your vessel has been inspected. The squadron also offers Public Boating Courses. The 2008 course schedule is as follows: May 3, 2008. The courses are held in two sessions on consecutive Saturdays with registration beginning at 8 am. There is no charge for the class, but there is a $25.00 charge for materials. Spouses may attend at no additional charge. The squadron will also hold its Commanders Ball on May 17, 2008 at the Port Clinton Yacht Club, as well as an their Annual Auction on June 14 at the Catawba Island Community Center (doors open at 5 p.m.). Rescue Marine 8640 E. North Shore Blvd., Marblehead 419.798.5194 or 877.798.5194 rescuemarine.com Offering boat towing, salvage, recovery, unlimited towing memberships and other marine contracting services to Lake Erie islands area boaters for over 40 years. 24-hour service available.
U.S. Coast Guard Station 606 Prairie, Marblehead Emergency 419.798.4444 or 911; Non-emergency 419.798.4445 Use VHF-FM (Ship to Shore) radio, Channel 16 if your boat is stalled, sinking, afire, imminent danger exists or if someone has been lost overboard.