Know Before You Go

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation's largest organization of recreational boat owners, with over half a million dues-paying Members. In partnership with NOAA and the U.S. Coast Guard, this doc was commissioned by BoatU.S. as a cautionary piece and informative guide for members.

Follow veteran commercial and recreational boaters out to sea as they discuss the potential pitfalls of boating off the Southern California coast and how to prepare for and avoid them.