In a visitation, what should you do after discussing safety topics and handing out materials?

• A. Issue a citation.
• B. Log the visit and thank the boater.
• C. Perform a VSC.
• D. Ask for a donation.

Answer: (B)

After you’ve shared safety topics and handed out materials, the goal is to capture the outreach you’ve conducted and end on a positive note. Logging the visit documents what you discussed and what materials you provided, which helps the team track outreach activities and plan any needed follow-up. Thanking the boater reinforces a courteous, collaborative interaction and leaves them with a good impression of the safety messages. This aligns with the outreach purpose of the program and isn’t an enforcement action like issuing a citation, nor is it a formal Vessel Safety Check, and it wouldn’t involve asking for a donation. If appropriate, you can invite questions or offer additional resources.