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Oregon State Marine Board
Sail Boats


OSMB is Oregon's Recreational Boating Agency
About Boating in Oregon

The Marine Board is dedicated to making the state's waterways safe and enjoyable for a wide range of users. The Marine Board is dedicated to improving recreational boating throughout Oregon and serves boaters through facility improvements, marine law enforcement, boating safety education and boat registration.

Going Boating? Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner! Plan ahead and make sure you have the proper equipment for your boat and have your boater education card. Boaters 70 and younger need to carry their card on board.

With the temperature finally warming, the snow melt will make all of the waterways extremely cold! The water is in the 40 degree range or colder in most waterways, so be sure to WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET. Also keep a sharp lookout...with increased water flows, there will be lots of debris!

Oregon's spring 2008 Columbia River and inland fisheries are providing great angling opportunities. Visit the Department of Fish and Wildlife for a full recreation report at www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/index.asp.

CLICK HERE to view find out what equipment to carry...
Agency Resources
RegLine
Click here to Register Online!
Online Registration Renewal-Simple and Fast! Renew for '09 decals! It's only a click away...renew online, mail in your registration card with payment, or see your local agent.
For a list of agents....
The Board
A five-member citizen body appointed by the governor guides the direction of the agency. Members serve four-year terms.
The Board members are...
Got your card?
Got your card?
Starting January 1, 2008, if you are 70 or younger, you will need to carry a Boater Education Card when operating your powerboat if it's greater than 10 hp. Find out about mandatory education.
Click here for details.
Never Launch a Dirty Boat
Zebra Mussel
Help prevent the infestation of zebra/quagga mussels and other nasty, damaging and expensive aquatic invasive species!
Learn more about Quagga Mussels -Our latest threat.
NEW! "Let's Go Boating" Assistance Program
Learning how to rescue someone from the water
Attention all non-profit organizations! The Marine Board's new "Let's Go Boating" Assistance program provides funds for new, unique or innovative programs that promote safe boating and increase youth involvement in recreational boating.
Information to Know
Navigation Hazards
Bar Entrance
The Coast Guard will issue a broadcast notice to mariners with regulation advisories. For information about bar closures and current weather conditions along the coast, tune into 1610 AM.

For additional information on river bar status or to report an emergency, please
contact the closest Coast Guard unit.

Siuslaw River...Boaters advised to use special care when operating around winter log booms during strong winds or rough water conditions. For questions, call the Port of Suislaw, (541) 997-3426.
Water Loves Ethanol but Neither Love Boat Engines
Youth Creative Contest!
Calling all kids! Show and tell the National Safe Boating Council what you do to be safe boater. Submit a paper, artwork, photography or even a movie! The entry deadline is June 1, 2008.
Click here for more information...
Happy Birthday, Oregon -and Marine Board!
Oregon's 150th Birthday
Oregon will celebrate its 150th birthday and the Marine Board celebrates its 50th birthday in 2009. Check out the Oregon 150 Web site and sign up to receive e-mail updates and learn how you can get involved. Visit our web site to discover how the Marine Board is contributing to the celebration.

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