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50 Years: The Department of Boating and Waterways, 1957 to 2007
The new law, signed by Governor Goodwin J. Knight, became effective
on September 11, 1957, and allowed the new division to make loans to
cities, counties and districts for the planning and construction of small
craft harbors.
Over time, the Division of Small Craft Harbors was renamed the
Department of Boating and Waterways, which came to be known as
Cal Boating. And for half a century, Cal Boating has been dedicated
to serving the boating community by improving boater access and
enhancing safety on California’s vast waterways.
I would like to thank the many current, former and retired Cal
Boating employees who dedicated their careers toward creating an
efficient, responsive and service-oriented department. Because of our
employees, Cal Boating has established a well-deserved reputation as
an excellent agency with which to do business.
Through a significant financial commitment and a wide array of
programs and services, we hope to sustain our accomplishments for
many years to come.
Raynor Tsuneyoshi
Director
Department of Boating and Waterways