DLNR Div. Boating and Ocean Recreation
Safe Boating Week in Hawaii runs from May 20-26, 2023. The event coincides with the National Safe Boating Week celebration. The goal of this annual event is to encourage all boaters to enjoy our ocean waters and keep learning how to improve their boating skills.
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary on Oahu will provide free vessel inspections from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the following locations: Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor on May 21, Waianae Small Boat Harbor on May 27, and Keehi Small Boat Harbor on May 28. Vessel inspections are free and are conducted by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to make sure boaters have all the emergency lifesaving equipment required by law before launching.
Safe Boating Week in Hawaii events will also include information booths at West Marine in Honolulu on May 21, 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you have questions, you can seek answers and solutions at these events.
