Papers Please...

[LazyLavey]

Lake Castaic is requiring your California Boaters Card for entry.....

 

[bilz]

Is that still a thing?

 

[pixrthis]

So are Pyramid and Castaic, it’s more of a thing than it’s ever been. Took three hours to take the test because it’s timed.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Lake perris is 45 and under until the 1st of the year.

California Boating Card​

Attention Boaters! Lake Perris wishes to remind everyone of California's new law requiring boat operators to have a California Boating Card. The card is required for all persons age 45 and under to operate a boat in California's waters, which includes Silverwood Lake, Lake Perris, and all other inland waterways as well.

January 1, 2025 All persons regardless of age.

 

[coolchange]

You look younger than 50? Website says 2025 for all.

 

[attitude]

lol, is there a line to get in the park? I bet people are pissed.

 

[Flatsix66]

I guess they figure if you can make it to 46+ you can’t be too much of a fuck up.

 

[rmarion]

what a great idea... maybe they can implement something of that nature in early November..

 

[bilz]

I guess they figure if you can make it to 46+ you can’t be too much of a fuck up.

The Darwin guy only needed 4 more years.

 

[ChrisV]

Guess I need a fake ID.

 

[TimeBandit]

I feel safer already.

 

[DWC]

I feel safer already.

I’m with you. Feel much safer since Ca has taken this on. I hear it’s very informative and that most people learn “stuff”. Haven’t really heard what but it’s good.

 

[LazyLavey]

might weed out the folks who just don't get it

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

So can anyone explain to me why at this point there are still people on the lake going the wrong direction around?

 

[4Waters]

California: Where you have to show your boaters license to operate your own boat but you don't have to show your ID to vote

 

[mjc]

So can anyone explain to me why at this point there are still people on the lake going the wrong direction around?

They are over 45 so don't have a boaters card yet.

 

[RiverDave]

I wonder if this applies to out of state residents?

Is this required for the ocean as well?

 

[Boatymcboatface]

I wonder if this applies to out of state residents?

Is this required for the ocean as well?

Yes ocean as well they checked us in mission bay San Diego.

 

[mooseknuckles]

In todays CDFW Angler Update email

I wonder if this applies to out of state residents?

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Everyone acting like it’s just California.

https://www.boats.net/blog/do-i-need-boating-license-my-state-m-thru-o

 

[4Waters]

Everyone acting like it’s just California.

https://www.boats.net/blog/do-i-need-boating-license-my-state-m-thru-o

That article says all boaters are required in California and that is not true. I don't know if any other states are like California or if any require everyone including renters to have one

 

[Eliminator21vdrive]

And it is not a way for them to create revenue

 

[Chili Palmer]

In todays CDFW Angler Update email

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But item #1 says renters don’t need a card - that totally defeats the purpose of this “safety” regulation. Try to rent a car without a drivers license.

 

[Kachina26]

But item #1 says renters don’t need a card - that totally defeats the purpose of this “safety” regulation. Try to rent a car without a drivers license.

Gee, I wonder what lobby group got renters exclusion in there...

 

[mooseknuckles]

Gee, I wonder what lobby group got renters exclusion in there...

 

[hallett21]

I legitimately lost mine. Can they just look you up? Or do I need to get a replacement?

 

[4Waters]

I legitimately lost mine. Can they just look you up? Or do I need to get a replacement?

Have to get a replacement

 

[4Waters]

Have to get a replacement

@hallett21
I'm pretty sure it's just a form and they send you one, check your emails for your temporary and see if there is a link for if it doesn't show up or if you lost it

 

[hallett21]

I'm pretty sure it's just a form and they send you one, check your emails for your temporary and see if there is a link for if it doesn't show up or if you lost it

Just looked it up. $5. Oh well lol

 

[Kachina26]

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Only 9%, wonder how that number extrapolates when factoring what percentage of boats on the water are rentals.

 

[brianwhiteboy]

Just looked it up. $5. Oh well lol

Don’t feel bad. Because of this thread I looked for mine and couldn’t find it. I found my ID through my old emails so I just paid the $5 replacement fee as well.

 

[pixrthis]

I legitimately lost mine. Can they just look you up? Or do I need to get a replacement?

Take a picture of your next one to have in your phone

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

They are over 45 so don't have a boaters card yet.

I’m over 45 and I needed to get it last year. I believe this is the last year of an age group and then 2025 is everyone must have it.

 

[bilz]

Another gov't overreach like the Real ID.

If you're going to implement a requirement, make sure it will be effective. Renters are the worst problem, why not include them.

I took a U S Power Squadron safety course and still get the discount on my ins.

I'm sure I could use a refresh.

 

[LazyLavey]

On the bright side....

I got a little pissed when the gate asked for my card (I'm obviously over 60) I had to search through my wallet.. couldn't find the card but found a $100 gift card for Wood Ranch I forgot I had...... VIP.... Drinks On Me...

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Ok so the update is this year you need to be 60 or over to not need the Boater ID card. Next year all age groups are required to have it.

 

[TimeBandit]

OK, so I'm looking thru the "classes" and the state has a free one, the rest are about $35.

You email the state for an answer sheet they mail you ?

This is the response I got, talk about ass backwards:

I have received your email, and the requested materials will go out in today’s mail. You can find the study material and exam online at https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30826

If you apply for your boater card prior to completing your exam, please be sure to provide a copy of your application confirmation page with your ID# when returning your exam for grading.

Emailed answer forms will not be considered.

For more information about the California Boater Card visit https://californiaboatercard.com/

Thank you.

-Dan





Daniel Bryant
California State Parks
715 P St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-902-8486
[email protected]

 

[Boatymcboatface]

OK, so I'm looking thru the "classes" and the state has a free one, the rest are about $35.

You email the state for an answer sheet they mail you ?

This is the response I got, talk about ass backwards:

I have received your email, and the requested materials will go out in today’s mail. You can find the study material and exam online at https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30826

If you apply for your boater card prior to completing your exam, please be sure to provide a copy of your application confirmation page with your ID# when returning your exam for grading.

Emailed answer forms will not be considered.

For more information about the California Boater Card visit https://californiaboatercard.com/

Thank you.

-Dan





Daniel Bryant
California State Parks
715 P St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-902-8486
[email protected]

You can do everything online no need for anything to get mailed out other than your card.

Apply for boater ID card choose a website to take test on I used boatus since they only asked for a donation I gave $5. They submit the results to the California website and your card shows up about a week later. You can print the temporary card before if you want no need to wait for actual card.

 

[TimeBandit]

You can do everything online no need for anything to get mailed out other than your card.

Apply for boater ID card choose a website to take test on I used boatus since they only asked for a donation I gave $5. They submit the results to the California website and your card shows up about a week later. You can print the temporary card before if you want no need to wait for actual card.

Post a link to the $5 place the the California state one is a pain in the ass

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Post a link to the $5 place the the California state one is a pain in the ass

It asks for a donation but you don’t have to if you don’t want to. You study then take the quiz at the same time.

https://www.boatus.org/california

 

[LazyLavey]

Crib notes>>>>>>.

Screen shots of pages I wasn't already familiar with....just for future reference