Due to your requests and the success of our virtual Dockwalker Trainings, we will be offering more virtual Dockwalker trainings using the Zoom video conferencing system. This is a great alternative to an in-person training and in the best interest…
Earth Day and Every Day
TOP 5 WAYS BOATERS CAN HONOR THE EARTH NOW AND BE READY TO GO WHEN WE ARE ALLOWED TO START BOATING! Checkout these resources and be ready! 1. Reduce your use of toxic cleaning products. Choose less toxic cleaning products, such…
Become a Dockwalker
Become a 2020 Partner Dockwalker by taking one of the Video conference trainings! As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, and with social/ physical distancing in mind, we are planning to offer virtual Dockwalker trainings using the Zoom video…
Dockwalker Program
Promoting Clean Boating Through Education One of the most effective methods for providing information to boaters is word of mouth. In 1999, Save Our Shores (SOS) started the Dockwalker program to provide one-on-one outreach in local harbors to help boaters…
California joins the world on September 21 2020 in Cleaning the Coast
The International Coastal Cleanup began more than 30 years ago, when communities rallied together with the common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering their coastline. The movement was catalyzed by the passion and spirit of two committed individuals.…
Coastal Cleanup Day
In 2017 over 63,200 volunteers removed over 709,000 pounds of trash and recyclables, cleaning up over 1,800 miles of coastline. You can be part of this effort by joining others at one of over 1,000 coastal or inland area clean-up…
Dock Walker Training
The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW’s) and the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean & Green Program, the Bay Foundation (DBW’s Clean Vessel Act program) in partnership with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, US Power Squadrons, and…
California Boater Card
BoatUS Foundation online boating safety course approved by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 12, 2017 – A new law says California boaters will need to go to school, and the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety…
Abandoned Commercial Vessels RBOC Policy Postion
As Adopted January 10, 2017, RBOC is greatly concerned with proposals to open up the use of recreational boater fuel tax dollars and registration fees to remove abandoned commercial vessels from the state’s waterways. Commercial vessels are much more expensive…
Dockwalkers
Dockwalkers are volunteers, or environmental educators, who inspire and educate boaters and other recreators to be safe and environmentally sound while boating in California. These volunteers distribute boater kits with educational materials anywhere where boaters are and while visiting marinas,…