Boating Laws

Boaters must abide by Federal, State and Local laws.  Examples from within Sector San Diego's Area of Responsibility are linked below.  Boating Safety is enhanced when all boaters know and follow the laws, regulations and conventions of the body of water they use.

'Federal Laws' is an external link opening in a new window to a USCG website. This website offers a variety of different choices.

'California' is an external link opening in a new window to California's boating governing body. Various agencies enforce laws in California's bays, lakes and rivers.

'San Diego Bay' is an external link to the city of San Diego's boating site. San Diego Bay's law enforcement agency is Harbor Police.

'Mission Bay' links to a information specific to Mission Bay, note: Lifeguards enforce laws there.

'Lake Elsinore' is an external link to a Riverside County lake giving local regulations.

'Arizona' is an external link to our neighboring state's boating website.