While not everyone needed a boating license in California in the past, it's now required for operating any motorized vessel on the state's waterways. The change took effect on January 1, 2025, and all boaters, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (CBC). So,…
If you boat on California waterways, you'll need a California Boater Card, which is the official name for the state's boating license. As of January 1, 2025, California requires everyone operating a motorized vessel on the water to have the card, regardless of their age.
While it isn't recent news, not everyone is up to date on the current laws regarding boating in California. For a little history, on January 1, 2018, California's latest boating education law went into effect, requiring all California boaters to carry the California Boater Card while operating a…
