Media release provided by SCDNR.
In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Memorial Day Weekend, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state.
The Memorial Day holiday kicks off the summer boating season and is one of the busiest times of the year for South Carolina lakes and waterways, and officers want to do everything possible to keep everyone’s weekend fun and safe.
SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.
To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dial #DNR on your cellular phone.
For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses, or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR boating safety office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html.
Memorial Day Weekend boat inspection locations:
Saturday, May 23:
- Anderson County: Twin Lakes Landing, Lake Hartwell, 9AM-11AM
- Charleston County: Wapoo Cut Landing, Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), 9AM-11AM
- Greenwood County: SC Highway 72 Landing at Break on the Lake, Lake Greenwood, 9AM-11AM
- Horry County: Little River Landing, 9AM-11AM
- Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam Landing, 9AM-11AM
- York County: Ebenezer Park/Lake Wylie, 9AM-11AM
- Beaufort County: Battery Creek Boat Landing, 9AM-11AM
Sunday, May 24:
- Beaufort County: Lemon Island Boat Ramp, 9AM-11AM
- Charleston County: Remley's Point, 9AM-11AM
- Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion, 9AM-11AM
- Colleton County: Bennett's Point Landing, 9AM-11AM
- Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove Landing, Lake Wateree, 9AM-11AM
- McCormick County: Dorn Landing, Lake Thurmond, 9AM-11AM
- Berkeley County: Amos Gourdine/Russellville Landing, 9AM-11AM
Monday, May 25:
- Charleston County: Limehouse Landing, 9AM-11AM
- Georgetown County: Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex Landing, 9AM-11AM
- Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 9AM-11AM
- Pickens County: South Cove Landing, Lake Keowee, 9AM-11AM
- York County: Ebenezer Park/Lake Wylie, 9AM-11AM
