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Anglers are shown wearing over-the- shoulder inflatable life jackets. These innovative life jackets are light-weight and comfortable – perfect for fishing.

of state government. It was the first time such diversity had been seen in these leadership roles. “Governor Brown really opened the doors for women and minorities,” says Marty. “It was a wonderful opportunity and an exciting time.” Once on the job, Marty had to prove her competence – to herself and to her skeptics – and show people she could not only handle the position, but accomplish good things for California boaters. She remembers traveling the state making presentations to largely male audiences, including yacht clubs, commissions, city councils, and service groups. She talked about more than just boating safety, which had been Cal Boating’s standard fare for many years. Marty impressed people with her enthusiasm and her knowledge of the department’s loan programs and grants, and she began to get positive comments

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Cal Boating sponsors legislation to provide grants to public agencies for construction and installation of vessel sewage pumpout facilities.

Education Unit revises elementary school aquatic safety curriculums and debuts AquaSMART series, expanding reach through eighth grade.

Cal Boating wins National Safe Boating Council’s 1996 National Boating Education Advancement Award for its AquaSMART series.

Cal Boating debuts its first Internet website at www.dbw.ca.gov, offering information on boating safety and education, boating access, boating law, environmental issues, and Cal Boating programs.

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