Welcome Administrators and Teachers

The California Department of Boating and Waterways would like to invite you to participate in the 19th Annual Safe & Wise Water Ways Poster Contest! All California students in kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to participate. The primary goal of this contest is to educate students to be safe and wise near or in the water.

One winner from each grade level will be selected to have their winning artwork displayed on the 2012 Department of Boating and Waterways’ water and boating safety calendar, which will be distributed to schools, boating safety partners and boating enthusiasts throughout the state.  Additionally, the winning artwork will be displayed at the California State Capitol during National Safe Boating Week (June 1-15) in 2012. All winning students will also receive a new, US Coast Guard-approved life jacket.  

FACT: Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1-4 years and children 10-14 years. – Safe Kids

FACT: Safety lessons learned and practiced at an early age serve to protect individuals throughout their life. – DBW’s Philosophy

We hope you’ll join us in teaching boating and water safety. 

So, welcome aboard and thanks for helping us save a child’s life!!