Boaters Urged to Contact Coastal Commission to Preserve Ability of Boaters to Navigate Through Proposed Kelp Beds

RBOC and the Southern California Yachting Association [SCYA] urge California boaters to contact the California Coastal Commission [CCC] asap and urge that a well-intentioned proposal to improve aquatic ecosystem structure and function for increased habitat biodiversity and ecosystem value within East San Pedro Bay be revised to protect the continued ability of boaters to safely navigate this popular area.

All California boaters should take action - many boaters traveling up and down the coast go into Alamitos Bay. Not to mention racing boats in that area. The risk to them of getting into kelp near the entrance is great. Particularly if the kelp expands.

For the call-to-action with specifics on this issue and details on submitting comments on-line by September 4, requesting to testify by September 10, and testifying on September 11: click here

ASAP: SCYA and PICYA Clubs and Members - Contact Your Elected Officials to Help Clubs During COVID-19 Pandemic

RBOC is urging SCYA & PICYA clubs and members to take action right now as a decision could be made any moment:

Clubs – please go to this link to contact members of Congress, urging that they extend eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program [PPP] to our clubs and other nonprofit organizations when Congress considers the next COVID-19 emergency assistance legislation: click here

This link is to the campaign by the US Chamber of Commerce that generates contacts with legislators on this issue. Clubs can identify themselves and indicate their status [most are 501[c][7]s].

The letter emphasizes several critical points that apply to clubs: the impact the coronavirus impact is having on nonprofit organizations; that clubs contribute to the spirit and vitality of our communities; as well as the fact that clubs employ thousands of people and provide important workforce development and educational tools, economic support, and civic and cultural events.

Thanks and please let us know if you submitted a request - just email us: rboc@rboc.org

Individual Members \ Boaters – Individuals are urged to contact their 2 US Senators and representatives in the US House of Representatives. Key points for these contacts:

  • Urging that they extend eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program [PPP] to 501[c][7] clubs and other nonprofit organizations when Congress considers the next COVID-19 emergency assistance legislation.

  • Noting that:

  • The coronavirus is having a significant impact on nonprofit organizations

  • Clubs contribute to the spirit and vitality of our communities

  • Clubs employ thousands of people and provide important workforce development and educational tools, economic support, and civic and cultural events

To contact Senator Diane Feinstein: click here

To contact Senator Kamala Harris: click here

To identify and contact your representative in the US House of Representatives: click here

Thanks and please let us know if you submitted a request - just email us: rboc@rboc.org

Join us on April 30 - Learn more about our advocacy efforts on this and other key boating issues at our first RBOC & BoatUS Government Affairs Town Hall webinar on Thursday, April 30. To register [it is free]: click here