The OBEC is typically a one-day, in-person course that covers critical topics, including boating laws and responsibilities, navigation rules, emergency procedures, and water-sports safety. The course ...

The largest show of its kind in our region, the event offers a wide array of boats, boating accessories, and on-the-water ...

Recreational boating experienced a boom in the mid-20th century as Americans turned to the water in droves in the postwar years. The number of US-registered boats skyrocketed from less than half a ...

New boaters will wonder if they need to take a captain’s course, pass a boating license test, and fulfill any other safety requirements before they hit the water. This depends to some degree on where ...

The recent deep freeze across much of the U.S. has created one of the best opportunities in decades to sail ice boats across ...

Spending time on boats is a favorite summertime activity for many. Anytime you're on a boat — whether it's on the ocean, lakes, rivers or ponds — it's important to take steps to ensure everyone ...

After a rare cold stretch, enthusiasts take advantage while conditions last.

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) today announced the availability of grant funding to help prevent the further spread of quagga and zebra mussels that threaten ...