Great boat rentals with good service.
Safety is the number one priority for you and your crew while you're out on the water, and getting a head start before your trip is now easier than ever.
Not certified yet?
If you have not completed a safe boating course yet, you can either complete an in-person or online course from your state of residence (see links below), or you have the option to complete a classroom course from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadron.
Don't forget your crew!
Many captains also find it handy to have their crew review a safety course before their voyage. These courses are a great way to get everyone to start thinking about the trip in advance and you will find that they make for safer boating as well. Many of the online courses are free to review, easy to read, include interesting illustrations and videos, and even offer practice tests free of charge.
California Certification Details
California Department of Boating and WaterwaysThe California course cannot be taken online. Official Boater Safety Courses
Additional Class Links
United States Coast Guard AuxiliaryUnited States Power Squadrons
Check out these other fun sites for more water safety tips:
Find out more about WEAR IT!National Water Safety Congress
The United States Coast Guard - boating safety page
What People Are Saying
I Had a great time! staff is super friendly they had everything we needed
Patrick Claiborne
Had a great weekend and loved the customer service at the marina!
Andre Cvitanich
We have our boat stored here. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The store has all the basics that you might need at a relatively low price.
Brittany Flanagin
Beautiful campground. We are coming back!
Lana espiritu
Awesome! Love Bidwell Marina! Friendly staff, great views, everything is perfect!
Ron Martin
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