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Wear your vest

Four men drowned off the California coast near Santa Barbara, none were wearing life vests. No one knows for sure, but there’s a good chance they’d survived had they been taking safety precautions as the water was relatively calm. Be safe out there folks.

Boating Season

With spring just around the corner, boating season has arrived. Now would be a good time to inspect your vessel, and check you safety gear. Have safe and fun boating endeavors.

Bilge Pads

The Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol Office offers free oil-absorbent bilge pads. This is to help prevent oil leaks, and prevent discharges into the harbor. If you’re in the area and need bilge pads you can contact their office at 805-564-5530.

Boating Infrastructure

As the great recession continues, California is proposing shutting down the Department of Boating and Waterways (DBAW), and merging what’s left with another department. This will divert earmarked boating money to the general fund. The state is now also proposing discontinuing loans made by DBAW that have been used historically to maintain and/or upgrade boating … Read more