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12-11-2017, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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Boating Near Beaches
Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough but I can't find anything that clearly describes rules/regulations to boating near beaches, specifically Ventura County.
For example, if I wanted to pull in close to shore at County Line to pick someone up how close can I get (assuming the swell presents no safety concerns)? |
12-11-2017, 06:54 PM | #2 |
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
From CA dept of Parks and Recreation:
The speed limit is 5 mph, or less, within 200 feet of a swimming beach or boat dock, or within 100 feet of a swimmer. Follow all posted signs and marked buoys for speed and direction when operating your vessel. SLOW IS PRO! Pretty sure you're good to go, just operate with extreme caution.
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12-11-2017, 08:04 PM | #3 |
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
Yeah man, the thing with boats and beaches is "just be cool".
Pretend for a moment that you were one of those swimmers snorkeling around at one of those beaches. Would you want some dick in a boat motoring over the top of your head while you're snorkeling with your family at one of those beaches? Yeah, didn't think so.
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
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"Power boating along the California coastline within 1,000 feet of shore or within the surf zone is regulated by local jurisdictions. You can check with the Channel Islands Harbor Patrol for questions about local rules. (805)973-5959. For Santa Monica beach area, contact the Los Angeles County Harbor Patrol. At (310) 482-6000." I'll try giving them a call at some point and post up again if they have anything useful to report. Quote:
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12-12-2017, 01:00 PM | #5 |
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
Are you saying there's fish at County Line?
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12-12-2017, 01:22 PM | #6 |
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12-12-2017, 04:32 PM | #7 |
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
lol "pretend"
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12-12-2017, 07:03 PM | #8 |
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
County of Los Angeles
17.12.470 - Boating prohibited within 300 yards of shore—Exceptions. No person shall operate any vessel within 300 yards of the shoreline of any beach regulated by this Part 3 except: A. When necessary to sail the vessel from or to a place of lawful mooring. B. When necessary due to an emergency aboard the vessel. C. When engaged in the use of a kayak, dory, surf ski, or catamaran not exceeding 22 feet in length from or to the beach through the designated ocean access corridor that has been established by the Director or the Fire Chief for the launching and landing of such vessels at the beach, but in no event within 150 yards of any pier. D. Film and television production companies shall be allowed to launch and land personal watercraft in an area designated by the Director or the Fire Chief for such activity, provided the activity is conducted pursuant to the conditions imposed by either or both such officials. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 52, 2012: Ord. 85-0206 § 8, 1985: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 56, 1969.) You can try this link: https://library.municode.com/ca/los_...OPRWI300YASHXC Or just google it by 17.12.470 |
12-13-2017, 03:10 PM | #9 |
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
It might vary by county but down here in SD. Noway no How, boats near shore. Can not launch from public beaches except from a couple.
I go to a shallow reef to get some bugs and the lifeguards are always pushing me further out with their mega phone. I thought it would be awesome to launch the skiff from any beach..No can't do. |
01-19-2018, 04:37 PM | #10 |
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
Did you get an answer from Ventura? I had always assumed it was the same as LA County (nothing with an engine closer than 300 yards from shore).
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01-19-2018, 05:01 PM | #11 |
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Re: Boating Near Beaches
I have not. Every beach will fall under local jurisdiction so as far as I can tell there is no general rule for Ventura County. If you know what beach you wanted to get in close to, you would probably get the best results by running it through the Ventura County Harbor Dept.
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