Required Boating Safety Certification
California Boater Card Training at Schock Boats
As of January 1, 2025, all boat operators are required to have a California Boater Card. Join us for a full day, in person course that prepares you to pass the certification test.
As of January 1, 2025, all boat operators are required to have a California Boater Card. This training day is offered at Schock Boats to help local boaters meet the requirement in one convenient, full day session. The class size is limited to 25 people, so early sign up is recommended.
Event Details
- DateSaturday, August 1, 2026
- Time9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- LocationSchock Boats, 16214 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
- Fee$45, payable at the class
- CapacityLimited to 25 people
Topics Covered
This course covers everything required to prepare for the California Boater Card certification test.
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.
Certification
After successful completion of the test, students are issued a certificate of completion. This certificate can be sent to the State in order to receive the California Boater Card.
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Class is limited to 25 people. Sign up now to secure your seat for the August 1, 2026 California Boater Card Training at Schock Boats.
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