The California Coastal Commission is happy to announce that the 38th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will take place Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 9am to Noon in most locations. As Covid restrictions have lifted across the state, many local organizers will be returning to in-person cleanups, depending on their Read more…
National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 21-27, 2022, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most Read more…
OXNARD, CA: National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27, is a good time to refresh on safe and responsible boating and make sure you have all safety measure in place before heading out. Boaters and their families are invited to attend the Safe Boating Open House at U.S. Coast Guard Station Read more…
Saturday/Sunday January 29-30, 2022 (8:30 AM -12:30 PM) Your local Coast Guard Auxiliary will be hosting an online boater safety class. The 8 hour course will qualify participants for obtaining their permanent California Boaters Card. This certificate will be required for all ages by 2025, and for anyone 45 years Read more…
Santa as Safety Leader wishes everyone to enjoy the Holidays and celebrate the New Year 2022! Just like Santa, wearing your Life Vest on-board is the best way too stay SAFE during your journeys. Additionally, alcohol use by the boat operator is never good! (Don’t be Naughty!) May all your Read more…
Preparing for Your Voyage using the USCG Float Plan About the Float Plan The USCG Float Plan is a state-of-the-art lifesaving device that is used by search and rescue personnel to assist in reducing the search area in order to locate you in the shortest amount of time possible. It Read more…
In calendar year 2020, the Coast Guard counted 5,265 accidents that involved 767 deaths, 3,191 injuries and approximately $62.5 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents. There is evidence that boating activity rose significantly during the pandemic, from reports of increased boat sales, insurance Read more…
The Southern California Boater’s Net (SCBN) operates every Sunday morning at 0900 PDT on the PAPA System repeater network (http://www.papasys.com). The purpose of this net is to provide information to mariners who are ham radio operators and to facilitate communication between boaters, friends, and family. All amateur radio operators are welcome to Read more…
October 2-3, 2021, Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark CA invited the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to celebrate alongside local First Responders! They invited all those that work with them throughout the year to celebrate a weekend with their farm visitors. Joining the Auxiliary were Ventura County Fire, the VC Sheriff’s Read more…
September 18, 2021 California Coastal Cleanup Day was first organized by the Coastal Commission in 1985. September is Coastal Cleanup Month. The aim is to remove the trash and plastic pollution at beaches and waterways throughout the state. In 2019, more than 74,000 volunteers picked up more than 900,000 pounds of Read more…