BAKERSFIELD—State officials are progressing toward finalizing regulations for California’s For-Hire Vessel Operator program, according to a presentation given at the recent Division of Boating and Waterways Commission meeting. California’s regulation
NATIONWIDE—Boaters and anglers are certainly stewards of the water. Environmental issues certainly matter to anyone who owns a boat, a fishing rod or both. This writer and editor was recently
LOS ANGELES—As one of only two maritime police training facilities in the nation, one can imagine the value of Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center (MLETC) in Los Angeles. During a
STATEWIDE—California’s marinas, from San Diego to Crescent City, will have to abide by a new mandate, as of Jan. 1, 2020: allocate 25 percent of slips to a new fractional
STATEWIDE—The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) and the California Coastal Commission invite the public to become volunteer Dockwalkers and help keep California’s rivers, lakes and ocean clean. These individuals
STATEWIDE—California is one of the largest boating destinations in the country, coming in fourth place. More than 772,000 people have registered recreational vessels, which sparks the question: What happens when
SACRAMENTO—California’s Division of Boating and Waterways Commission experienced a smooth transition of power during its first meeting of 2019. The only “controversy” was whether anyone would butcher the new chairperson’s
SACRAMENTO—California’s Boater Card, a little more than one year after its roll out, is starting to make its way onto vessels. By 2025, all adults will be expected to carry
