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Capital Outlay

Cal Boating is authorized by the Harbors and Navigation Code to plan and develop boating facilities on State-managed properties that enhance recreational boating and navigation. All Capital Outlay projects are subject to approval of the legislature, and are predicated on funding availability, cost effectiveness, and environmental soundness of work.

Under the Capital Outlay Program, Cal Boating participates in the planning, design, and construction of new facilities or in the renovation or rehabilitation of outdated project features that have reached or exceeded their normal life cycle. The program activities encompass more than 25 boat launching sites at 13 major State Water Project reservoirs/lakes; 49 boat launching sites and 4 mini-marinas at 33 State Parks. The Department also partners in boating facilities improvements at numerous other State managed recreational boating sites.

Capital Outlay projects typically consist of:

1. Boat launching ramps, hoists, or specialty launch devices
2. Boat slips and anchorage
3. Parking areas, sanitary facilities, and related utilities
4. Boat boarding floats, docks, and shore access floats

To accomplish Capital Outlay projects, Cal Boating has assembled a team of engineers, landscape architects, and a support staff who are experienced in recreational waterfront facilities planning, design and construction.