The winter boating season starts Oct. 1. Lake Tahoe boat inspections are moving from the off-site inspection locations back to launch ramps.

Sand Harbor’s boat ramp will be open Thursday through Monday 6am-2pm and Cave Rock’s launch hours will be 6am to 4pm starting Oct. 1. These hours will be in effect until March 31, 2012.

Remember to keep current Tahoe Inspection seals intact to streamline inspections. Plan ahead to be familiar with new requirements and inspection locations. Launch ramps may be closed during periods of inclement winter storms.

For more information on launch locations and hours of operation, up-to-date weather closures or any other questions, call 888.824.6267 or go online.