Boaters are welcomed and encouraged to attend this year’s California Boating Congress together with RBOC, BoatUS and several boating industry organizations in Sacramento on May 27 & 28. More details will be announced soon!
California Boating Congress to be held March 12 & 13 in Sacramento
RBOC is co-hosting and participating in this year’s California Boating Congress in Sacramento - boaters are encouraged to attend!
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual California Boating Congress. The Legislative Reception kicks off the event on March 12 followed by the one-day policy conference on March 13 just steps away from California's State Capitol in Sacramento.
State Treasurer Fiona Ma will open the conference on March 13 to discuss programs the State of California offers that can benefit marinas, boating, and water recreation. Attendees will then hear from state legislators and top regulators on issues like insurance, California Air Resources Board regulations, and an economic outlook for the state’s marine and waterways industry.
Our industry’s voice is needed now more than ever in California. Join us for the California Boating Congress to help shape legislation and regulations that are facing you and your business
What our National Advocacy Partner BoatU.S. has to say about us....
California ranks 4th when it comes to registered boats among our 50 states. Luckily Golden State boaters have a strong voice thanks to their regional advocacy group, a BoatU.S. partner.
Read the article “The Recreational Boaters of California: Advocates since 1968” in the June edition of BoatUS Magazine: click here
The San Diego skyline on San Diego Bay. California is a perennial Top 5 state for pleasure boats with 645,951 registered in 2020.
RBOC is co-hosting California Boating Congress April 11 & 12 Sacramento
RBOC is once-again co-hosting this year’s California Boating Congress that will be held April 11 & 12, 2023 in Sacramento.
This an annual event where the marine industry and boating community come to Sacramento to advocate on shared issues affecting this important part of our state’s economy and culture.
To register this year’s event: click here
There will be government and industry speakers in the morning and afternoon sessions of April 12 with a number of key legislators who have interest in our issues.
RBOC & BoatU.S. Co-hosting 2022 California Boating Congress on April 19 in Sacramento
California Boating Congress March 31 - Sign up Today!
To Sign Up Visit: www.calboatingcongress.com
RBOC President Ray Durazo Presents at California Boating Congress
At the 4th Annual California Boating Congress, RBOC President Ray Durazo presented the concerns of the boating community with the overreaching enforcement efforts of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission [BCDC].
As explained by President Durazo, the organization is supporting the timely completion and publication of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s audit of BCDC that is investigating the commission’s enforcement activities, adherence to its mission, funding and operational needs and structure.
In addition, RBOC is advocating for a revision to BCDC’s statutory charter to recognize, protect and enhance recreational boating, and to reflect the structure of the Coastal Commission regarding the number and appointment of commissioners.
RBOC was a proud co-host of this year’s California Boating Congress.
RBOC Participates in California Boating Congress
RBOC co-hosted the successful February 27 California Boating Congress in the State Capital, with its leadership participating and also co-presenting on the topic of the new California Boating Card.
Pictured from left to right below are RBOC Immediate Past President - Director Peter Robertson, Past President - Director Greg Gibeson, President John Marshall, and Ex Officio Director David Kennedy with RBOC's national partner BoatUS.
