Question: Must a copy of the VSC form (ANSC 7012) be provided to the inspected vessel operator? The VSC Manual says "should be given a copy" (page 8 - Conducting the Vessel Safety Check). If the VSC form is not used and, therefore, a copy not provided to the vessel operator, does the inspection count for currency requirements and can it be submitted for entry on the ANSC 7038 form?

Answer: Performing the VSC is not just an inspection of the vessel but an educational experience for the boater. By giving them a copy of the form, they have a visual reference of what needs to be corrected. It is also proof that they had the VSC when they pass. You get credit for every inspection that you perform fail or pass.