The Marine Board is dedicated to making the state's waterways safe and enjoyable for all types of boaters and water enthusiasts. We serve boaters through facility improvements and access, marine law enforcement, boating safety education and boat titling and registration.
So come play on Oregon's waterways...there are nearly 1000 ways to get to the water!
Hot temperatures outside don't mean warm water! If you plan on playing near the water, remember to bring a life jacket along. The currents are very swift, there is a lot of debris underneath, and water temperatures are still cold in many areas. WEAR A LIFE JACKET whenever you are on, or near the water. Most drownings are preventable!
Do you know the definition of a boat? A boat is defined as "all watercraft, including a seaplane on the water and not in flight, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water." Boathouses, floating homes, air mattresses, beach and water toys, and single inner-tubes are not considered boats. The Coast Guard has determined that paddleboards are considered boats, and need to comply with equipment requirements.
------------ BOATERS WILL HAVE A FEW NEW LAWS TO LEARN ABOUT FOR 2010...BUT EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND OUTREACH WILL COME BEFORE ANY CITATIONS DO!
Online Registration Renewal-Simple and Fast! Renew for '10 decals! It's only a click away...renew online, mail in your registration card with payment, or see your local agent.
Starting January 1, 2009, ALL BOATERS will need to carry a Boater Education Card when operating your powerboat if it's greater than 10 hp. Education cards are proof that you've taken a boating safety course...it's NOT a license.
Oregon will celebrate its 150th birthday and the Marine Board will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009! Check out the Oregon 150 web site and sign up to receive e-mail updates and learn how you can get involved. Go through our web site to discover how the Marine Board is working for boaters -more boating facilities, law enforcement and education/information from your registration dollars.
The National Weather Service - http://www.noaa.gov/ -posts hazardous weather predictions for the Pacific Northwest to include gale force wind warnings, small craft advisories, and high surf advisories. The boating public is strongly encouraged to pay close attention to local weather and river bar forecasts before leaving port.
The Marine Board is committed to helping provide boaters with safe, sufficient, and quality boating facilities. Most boaters launch at a public boat ramp and will likely need to use boarding floats, a transient tie-up, a parking space, a restroom, a pumpout, or other amenities every time they go boating.