Recreational Boaters of California

09/25/2026

Boaters are encouraged to sign up today to drop off your expired marine flares in October - for free!

Boaters and residents who live in or berth their boats in one of several regions in California are encouraged sign up for an appointment to take advantage of a free opportunity to drop off their expired single-use marine flares: Following is the information on these events and links to sign up for

09/12/2026

California Boaters - get up-to-date on RBOC’s advocacy efforts with our Fall 2026 Boater Brief https://www.rboc.org/boater-brief

08/06/2026

RBOC & BoatUS urge Orange County to adopt slip rate pricing policy in new Dana Point lease agreements

RBOC & BoatUS Urge Orange County to Adopt Slip Rate Pricing Policy in New Dana Point Lease Agreements August 6, 2026 In support of the engaged recreational boating community, Recreational Boaters of California [RBOC] and our national advocacy partner Boat Owners Association of the United States [Boa...

07/03/2026

California boaters have been fortunate to have BoatUS advocating for our community at the federal level and across the country - for 60 years! Thanks to David Kennedy for sharing this origin story.

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...