California Approved Boating Safety Courses - CA State Parks California State Parks Alert: Effective January 1, 2025 - All motorized vessel operators are now required to complete a boating safety course and obtain a California Boater Card before heading out on the water For more information about the California Boater Card program, list of approved courses and exemptions, please visit CaliforniaBoaterCard com
Boating Safety Classes and Courses - CA State Parks California boating safety courses are designed to provide boaters with state specific boating laws and federal navigation requirements in many different environments to suit individual boater needs
California Division of Boating and Waterways Our Mission To provide safe and convenient public access to California's waterways and leadership in promoting safe, enjoyable and environmentally sound recreational boating
California Course for Safe Boating Online English and Spanish Q: How much does this exam cost? A: The California Course for Safe Boating course and exam are free Some course providers may charge for their courses, and those costs may vary The only required fee is the one-time $10 fee for the California Boater Card application + $1 service fee
Consumer Protection and Licensing Programs - CA State Parks The Division of Boating and Waterways licenses and regulates yacht brokers and salespersons in California, reports broker violations to the public We also provide you with the tools to inform you about buying a used boat, registering your boat, learning about how to boat safety and reporting a boating accident
California Boater Card FAQ - California Division of Boating and Waterways Beginning Jan 1, 2018, California is phasing in by age the requirement that residents who operate a motorized recreational vessel on state waterways will be required to carry the California Boater Card The card will be issued by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
ABCs of California Boating - CA State Parks The ABCs of California Boating is based upon the California Harbors and Navigation Code, Vehicle Code, Penal Code and California Code of Regulations, but uses everyday terms rather than legal language found in these laws Not all provisions of law pertaining to boating are included
ABCs of California Boating This booklet is one of many resources available through the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) The division brings together a body of knowledge as the state’s expert in recreational boating-related matters, including public access, safety and education, marine law enforcement, and consumer and environmental protection
Boating Safety and Education for All - CA State Parks About 85% of all boating deaths occur on boats where the operator has not completed a boating safety education course The California Boater Card education program is designed to increase boating safety on California waterways Check out these pages for boating safety and education information
ABCs of California Boating The ABCs of California Boating is based upon the California Harbors and Navigation Code, Vehicle Code, Penal Code, and California Code of Regulations, but uses laymen’s terms rather than legal language in most instances Not all provisions of law pertaining to boating are included Consequently, the booklet is not suitable for use in law enforcement or in litigation This booklet is one of