Dates Set for California Boating Congress

The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) announced that the California Boating Congress (CBC) will return in-person April 18 and 19. The event will bring together the marine industry and boating community to amplify the importance and economic impact of the marine industry and recreational boating in California.

This year’s California Boating Congress is set over the course of two days at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Sacramento, kicking off with an evening Welcome Reception on April 18 and a full day of interactive hybrid events on April 19.

Over the years the California Boating Congress has proven the value of communication between boaters, the marine industry, and California state legislators and regulators in effectively shaping future boating policy, funding, and regulation.

Among the critical topics to be focused on this year are:

• The impact of the drought on boating access at reservoirs, and what the state is doing about it;
• Boating infrastructure needs, including docks, launch ramps, pump-out stations, and electric boat infrastructure;
• DBW funding programs, including the Revolving Fund;
• DBW Budget & Administration concerns, including the current budget deficit and appointment of a Senate confirmed department head;
• CARB emissions regulations for commercial fleets and potential impact on recreational boating; and
• 365-Day fishing license implementation.

This year’s CBC is being co-hosted by the MRA and ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Sport Fishing Association of California.

For information and to register for the 6th annual CBC, visit: https://www.marina.org/cpages/california-boating-congress