As of January 1, 2025, all boat operators are required to have a California Boater Card.
Join us for the next Boaters Card Class on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Schock Boats.
Location
Schock Boats
16214 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This full-day class is designed to help boaters gain the knowledge needed to safely and legally operate a vessel in California. After successful completion of the test, students will receive a certificate of completion, which can be submitted to the State in order to receive their California Boater Card.
Topics include:
Introduction to Boating
Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.
Boating Law
Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.
Safety Equipment
Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.
Safe Operation and Navigation
Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.
Boating Emergencies
Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.
Trailering
Types of trailers, lights, hitches, and towing a trailer.
Sports and Boating
Class size is limited to 25 people, so sign up now: Sign Up Form Hot Link
Brought to you by Schock Boats and the Balboa Angling Club.
Questions?
Ruth Schock
562-673-1941