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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.

“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.”

Second Department Logo, 1966–1969

Third Department Logo, 1969–1978

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50 Years: The Department of Boating and Waterways, 1957 to 2007