Recreational Boaters of California

06/12/2026

RBOC and BoatUS are advocating for boaters as golden mussel legislation moves forward without essential boating protections

Golden Mussel Legislation Moving Forward Without Essential Boating Provisions June 12, 2026 RBOC and our national advocacy partner BoatU.S. are advocating for the inclusion of essential boating provisions in legislation addressing golden mussels and is opposing the bill unless they are included to p...

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

RBOC Urges Coastal Commission Action to Ensure Dana Point Boating Opportunities https://www.rboc.org/regional-issues/2026/6/5/rboc-urges-coastal-commission-action-to-ensure-dana-point-boating-opportunities.

RBOC and our national advocacy partner BoatUS are supporting the comments of the local boating community as submitted by the Dana Point Boaters Association [DBPA] regarding the request by Dana Point Harbor Partners to amend the previously approved permit to authorize revisions to marina dock layouts

05/26/2026

RBOC adds to suggestions to address state boating fund deficiency https://www.rboc.org/state-issues

05/11/2026

California boaters - please take RBOC’s 3-minute survey today! https://www.rboc.org/call-to-action

05/04/2026

RBOC encourages boaters to join the May 8 state boating division public conversation on boater fees and taxes

RBOC is encouraging boaters to join the conversation on Friday, May 8 when California’s Division of Boating and Waterways holds its kick-off meeting for Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund stakeholder engagement. RBOC will be participating as we continue to advocate for the effective and efficie...

04/22/2026

RBOC is advocating for balance, accountability and focus with legislation addressing golden mussels.

RBOC shares the objectives of AB 1772 to enhance the current efforts to prevent the infestation and spread of nonnative, invasive golden mussels into additional waterways and water delivery infrastructure. This is a challenging issue and we appreciate the leadership of Assembly Member Diane Papan [D

04/01/2026

RBOC co-hosting 2026 California Boating Congress April 28 @29 in Sacramento - registrations are open https://www.rboc.org/state-issues/2026/3/30/california-boating-congress-2026-april-28-amp-29

03/18/2026

RBOC directors lobby 2026 boating issues in the state capitol

The voluntary RBOC Board of Directors, representing communities throughout the state, lobbied state legislators in the State Capitol today on key 2026 boating issues including copper-based anti-fouling surfaces, documented vessels, aquatic invasive species including golden mussels, boat registration

03/05/2026

RBOC and out national advocacy partner BoatUS are engaging on legislation addressing cooper-based anti-fouling marine coatings. RBOC

RBOC and BoatUS appreciate the leadership of Assembly Member Diane Dixon [R-Newport Beach] and her efforts to address the ineffective and scientifically-questionable regulatory approaches that have been taken to address copper in the state’s waters including her AB 773 of 2025 that proposed to sus...