Author: Brad Gilreath

The California Boater Card will be required for all persons on January 1, 2025, who operate on California waters. Once issued, the card remains valid for a boat operator’s lifetime. US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification with California Boater Card Read More …

Boating etiquette afloat basically consists of respect for others and common courtesy. But sometimes doing the right thing is not always obvious; thus rules have been developed to define correct behavior. Know the Rules of the Road – The Navigation Read More …

What is a Yacht? The word “yacht” is derived from the 16th century Dutch word jagh that later become jacht. The word is short for jacht-schiff, which a 1559 dictionary defined as a swift vessel of war, commerce or pleasure. Read More …