I’m retired from the Coast Guard in 2020 after 28yrs as an E-9. We did boardings like this in Sheboygan WI when I was there all the time. We had a minimum number of boardings we were required to do. We did then at the ramp when people were either launching or coming in. We figured it was less intrusive than pulling up next to people while they were actively fishing on the lake.
Having conducted many boardings in and around Duluth Harbor, and unfortunately retrieved a drowning victim from the channel near Barkers Island, these boardings and safety inspections are an important component to prevent those tragedies. I’m especially happy to see you wearing your PFD’s while underway. Smart move.
I am a retired Coast Guard Boarding Officer. I currently serve as the recreational boating safety program manager for the Coast Guard's Eight District. I want to commend that young captain for being very well organized and well prepared. Overall that looks like it was a great interaction. If I were the CG Boarding Officer I would have done a few things differently. I would have encouraged brightly colored life jackets. If you ever need a life jacket there's a strong chance you will also need to be seen. Having been involved in hundreds of searches, I can tell you bright colors make a HUGE difference. I would have also encouraged the young captain to get a Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron safety check done at the beginning of each season and earn a safety decal. The Coast Guard and the state of MN have a formal agreement that directs both state and Coast Guard officers to respect the decal. That should save them the 2-3 enforcement checks they get every year. Cool old Merc on that boat!
Paul Barnard thank you for the advice and I do have some bright orange life jackets on board and have considered the vessel safety check too. Thank you for your service
Bright-colored clothing works well too. HighVis lime green seems to be stylish these days. ;-) Stobes and even a nice bright lime green watch cap can go a long way when bobbing up and down in the water.
@@santiagowolf9535 read Article 4, Section 89A of the U S. Code, and familiarize yourself with maritime laws, rules, and regulations. Maybe you'll learn. Then again, maybe you won't
Duck Sauce How many recreational vessels boardings result in any revenue? Even so. “Revenue” has been the basis of their law enforcement purpose for nearly what? 250 years? Smugglers and other tax evaders have always been targets. And if you’re fishing, you also clearly fall into their bailiwick - they’re also federal game wardens. But I don’t think I have ever heard of anyone, among the boaters I know, that has ever been fined for anything related to a Coast Guard boarding. If you’re getting stopped over and over for safety checks, get a CG Auxiliary vessel safety check. They are pretty good about not bothering people with VCE (vessel courtesy exam ???) stickers - Doesn’t make you immune from boarding, but they tend to respect that you voluntarily had your your boat checked.
No it’s not an attempted revenue gain. I speak from experience when I sat that. We’d much rather issue a warning for expired flares etc... and just have the boater show within 7-10 days they have current flares or whatever. Trust me none of us wanted to go to a federal magistrate for something simple like that .
@@vetterfellow the coast guard is allowed to stop a boat any time, anywhere, even in this case, because they were still at the boat ramp. Even before you get a boat to the dock, the coast guard is required to inspect it. If it doesn't pass inspection, it doesn't leave the dock until it does pass inspection. There are stringent rules and regulations that MUST be followed both before you get a boat to a dock, and after you get out on the water
Dude I know that your tiered and annoyed of getting boarded all the time and that you feel that it messes with your channel. I can see the frustration in your eyes, but make the boardings into a positive experience. Get to know them, they are being friendly with you and they are just doing their job. In fact the are pretty amazed by how put together you and your things are. Take pride in that and be humble towards them, they are just doing their job. I used to get pulled over all the time when I was 16 in this small town I lived in because my registration sticker was upside down (first time and I put it on looking downwards on the license plate). Anyway I got to know all the cops in that town and then later they would just wave as they drove by or pretend like they were going to pull me over and then just drive by or I would flash my lights at them and they would tap the siren. It was a fun year. Yeah different times, different place I know, but what I'm trying to say is I know its annoying knowing you got all your stuff in order and keep having to show it, but make the best of it. Cheers and keep the videos coming. Thank you.
@@granitejeep5967 it has not become a police state, not even close. If you can't, or won't abide by the coast guard boating laws, rules, and regulations, then don't be on the water
@@granitejeep5967 if you can't, or won't abide by the coast guard laws, rules, and regulations, you don't belong on the water. Fuck off with the statement I don't belong in America, go fuck right off with that, I was a merchant marine for 10 years, dickhead
I wonder if this kid gets it, he lives in a Police State, A Corporate Criminal Syndicate, that "safety" stuff is nonsense, just an excuse. The world hasn't always been like that kid, you're just too young to know. More "freedom" in N. Korea or Russia.
Tell you what, go to those countries and live in their "freedom" or better yetnext time your life is in danger at sea refuse the Coast Guards help - please, do us all a favor.
@@santiagowolf9535 the 4th amendment does not extend to the docks. At that point, maritime laws supersede the 4th amendment. The coast guard has every legal right and authority to stop any vessel at any given time, and anywhere. Do some reading, maybe you'll learn something. Also, the department of natural resources, has absolutely nothing to do with enforcing maritime laws, rules, and regulations
@@bradmagnuson6963 Do some reading. The point is why are USCG super cops? DNR enforces state laws and also conducts boarding. DHS does not supersede the 4th amendment is another point I am trying to make. People just let this go like everything else until the uscg is swabbing your skin during a "routine boarding". If you are ok with govt boarding your vessel at anytime any where in the world just because then it seems your vision of a brave new world will come sooner than you realize.
@@santiagowolf9535 DNR has nothing to do with enforcing maritime laws, rules, and regulations. DNR has more to do with things like: conserving and protecting wetlands; hunting and fishing regulations, etc. It's not the job of the DNR to enforce maritime laws, rules, and regulations. The coast guard aren't "super cops", and NO, they don't swab anyone's skin. You really don't understand or get what the job of the coast guard is. You don't understand reality, either. Again, once your boat is at the dock, the 4th amendment does not apply. At that point, you are at the mercy of all maritime laws, rules, and regulations. Title 4, section 89 of the U.S. Code is where you should start reading
Great video. Super job on the filets. Big high five from your North Texas fans when it comes to how you handle all the USCG borderings. We could all learn from your professionalism!
Boy's boat was far from a rust bucket, but get what you are saying. Pretty sure they are always on the lookout to see body expressions. Never know who can be running drugs nowadays. We all have jobs.
@@tmmyholm9 a safety check is all this is, they don't go searching for drugs in a safety check. The coast guard has every legal right and authority to do this. If drugs and/or paraphernalia is visible to the coast guard, then at that point, they are legally entitled to search your boat. Maritime laws/rules/regulations MUST be followed. If you can't be bothered to follow them, you shouldn't be on the water, because You're jeopardizing the safety of not only yourself, but others on your boat, as well as boaters in the area.
Kristian Hesselmark you have to have a life vest in the boat for each person. And because at the time I was under 16 I need a boating license to drive the boat.
@@bradmagnuson6963 There it is 9-11. The vent that stripped us bare. No rights or privacy to anything anymore. NDAA, Patriot Act, DHS, TSA etc. Welcome to a brave new world.
No hate I actually want to know because I have a jetski and jetboat so I don’t really deal with boat motors the only motor I have is a mercury 40 on my bass tracker but why is there a big 115 motor then beside it a littler motor just wondering no hate
It is often because the big motor wont troll down to a certain speed, the little motor will. Or for some they want to keep the hours off the big motor. And it serves as a backup if big motor fails.
Oh if you fly ole glory they can board you just because anywhere in the world. Started swabbing people too. Imagine super cops boarding you off the coast of Belize in the name of safety and then swabbing your skin without asking permission. Some think this is fine and dandy. They deserve the govt they created.
@@santiagowolf9535 flying the American flag has nothing to do with getting boarded. They don't swab anyone's skin. I don't know where you get that, but It's just not true
I'm not into being on boats when the water is cold. I'm a good swimmer, but if the water is only 50 degrees or so, I just assume stay on shore. Not worth the risk to me.
Why?? They have the right by law to inspect your vessel just as the police have to inspect your vehicle. There was no search or seizure - no rights were violated. Hell they never even ask to see his catch.
@101327 So you're saying it is okay for government officials to enter anyones property whenever they want to do a safety inspection? Even though they had no reasonable suspicion to believe laws were being broken or safety was at risk? This seems somewhat of a slippery slope vs the fourth amendment... "The only power any government has is the power to crackdown on criminals. When there are not enough criminals one simply creates more. One decrees so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for people to live without breaking laws." Ayn Rand Papers please!
@@cstarsfly maritime law supersedes the 4th amendment in these cases. The coast guard has every legal right and authority to stop any vessel at any given time, and anywhere.
So if the boaters were black would Dems say Racism???!!!! theres NO reason to do anything, boat is out of the water!!! Pretty sure Coast Guard has no authority if a boat is out of the water
What he needs to do is read the post below yours and follow it's advice. It's all a part of fishing in Coast Guard controlled waters. Repubs just have to make some ass-hat remark when someone is just doing their job.
@@thomasritter3159 don't want to come off as being a smart allic or get cursed on this comment board, just curious. You say any US boat can be boarded and inspected any time, any where. Again, not being disrespectful, are you saying they can go into ones yard with a boat and board? Inquiring mind wants to know.
Is it me or does the kid seem a little short with the CGS..bro they are just doing their job, just enjoy the experience and good job on your RU-vid channel..
Not a failed inspection. Yellow sheet is good for six months. Next time they approach him all he has to do is show the yellow sheet and they'll go away.
