Safety and Education
Welcome to our safety and education page! If you are a first-time boater or if you just want to learn the latest "rules of the road", this page will help make your boating activities safe and enjoyable.
- ABC's of the California Boating Law
- Approved Court-Required Boating Courses
- Boating Safety Course
- Basics of Boating
- AquaSMART
Interested in aquatic and boating safety education? Cal Boating provides FREE boating safety curriculum for grades K-12. There are four programs in the AquaSMART series: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and high school. Visit the AquaSMART Kids’ page for fun facts, activities, safe boating tips and information on how to receive the AquaSMART curriculum. - Boating Safety Classes
Know before you go! Order a free boating safety home study course. View other boating safety courses approved by Cal Boating. - Cal Boating Publications and Reports
Boating Safety Report to the Legislature, US Coast Guard Cal Boating annual report, Biennial, etc. - Aquatic Centers
Operated by colleges, universities and non-profit organizations throughout California, offer on-the-water boating safety courses for a number of activities. - PWC Info
PWC Mini-Course, Personal Watercraft Online Course, PWC Safety School.com - Life Jacket Loaner Program
An individual or family can check out life jackets for a day or weekend simply by completing a loan form at designated locations. - Boating Safety Campaigns
Events, boating safety videos, Safe Boating is BIG Fun Campaign, Get Into It, PWC Safety. Safe Boating Week, Take Me Fishing, Lake Appreciation.