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50 Years: The Department of Boating and Waterways, 1957 to 2007
“Cal Boating had very knowledgeable employees, and we tried to
be as helpful to boaters as we could,” says Bill. “I think people
appreciated that.”
Bill has kept busy since he retired in 1992, spending time with his
family and in his garden. He has never actually been a boater, although
he enjoys fishing from a boat, but Bill maintains his heart was always
with the boaters. He still thinks Cal Boating’s success and positive
image comes from its commitment to serve California’s boating public.
And he still speaks fondly of his colleagues at the department. “If I had
to design a work program, I could not have created a better one than
Cal Boating,” says Bill. “It was a terrific place to work, with wonderful
people dedicated to the cause of boating safety and public access.”
Scotts Flat boat launching facility in Nevada County was funded by Cal Boating.
About 85 percent of California boaters trailer their vessels to a variety of scenic destinations.
Second Department
Logo, 1966–1969
Third Department
Logo, 1969–1978