[Boat_Oregon_Newsletter] 2025 Boat Oregon Newsletter "Underway"

Tue Jan 7 14:18:36 PST 2025

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Oregon State Marine Board's New Flagship Video
Welcome to the Water<https://youtu.be/f-ZBUgW8y0o>
Recreational boating in Oregon has it all; from high Cascade Mountain lakes to the mighty Pacific Ocean and everything in between. The Oregon State Marine Board invites you to explore and marvel at the magnificent diversity of waterways the state has to offer. Whether by motor, sail, oar, paddle, or wind...Come Play!
Find a boating access site near you, using our mobile-enabled Boat Oregon Online Map.
Boat Oregon Online Map<https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/72308dd6b893451690a14437cde89be8>

Facility Highlight: Port of Bandon

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Port of Bandon boat launch basin improvements include dredging, a new boat ramp, boarding docks, an abutment, and new piling. The marina improvements include new docks: a breakwater dock, short-term tie-up docks, long-term moorage docks, and a new, nonmotorized boat launching dock
Plus, new pilings, gangway, and utilities! The pumpout and dump station are also located on the new marina docks.
The pumpout and dump station are reinstalled on the new marina docks.
The Marine Board approved grant funding with your boating dollars, leveraged with other funding from the following sources:

  *   Federal ODFW Sport Fish Restoration of $1.0 million
  *   OSMB Waterway Access Grant of $145,100
  *   Federal grant to OSMB using Clean Vessel Act funds of $61,827
  *   Federal OSMB Boating Infrastructure Grant $762,283
  *   OSMB Boating Facility Grant of $1,020,899
  *   Wild River Coast Alliance of $200,000
  *   American Rescue Plan Act of $2.8 million
  *   Port of Bandon with $3.0 million
Project Total $8,990,109 million

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Boat Oregon Store Gets Easier<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/Pages/Propulsion-Landing-Pages/Go-Paddling.aspx>
We've made changes to the store so it's easier to access! If you have a single motorboat registration to renew, simply click on the Boat Renewal Tab at Boat.Oregon.gov/store<https://boat.oregon.gov/store>. Enter your boat's OR number and click the "Log In" button.
FOR FULL ACCOUNT ACCESS:
On the Account tab, enter your established User ID and Password, then click the Log In button.
If you receive an error of "Invalid Login," it means the boat is currently registered or the boat registration is in "expired" status after having not been renewed in a few years.
We hope you find this change helpful and take advantage of the online store. It's fast, safe and secure.

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Outfitter Guide Dashboard
Did you know in 2024, there are 1574 registered outfitter guides in Oregon? If you want to experience a new adventure, (like river rafting), go with a Marine Board-registered outfitter guide. You can look up the registration status and business standing of outfitter guides operating in Oregon with the digital dashboard.
The Oregon State Marine Board registers outfitter guides and charters who provide outdoor recreational activities for compensation on land or water they do not own or control. This includes land and water tours using mechanical or animal (horses for example) means.
When you explore Oregon with a registered outfitter guide, you can rest assured they are adequately insured, bonded (if required), have basic First Aid/CPR skills, carry the required minimum safety equipment and if using a motorized boat for the business, they carry either a US Coast Guard license or OSMB Motorized Passenger Boat Operator’s Certification depending upon the waterbody. Outfitter Guides also agree to conduct themselves according to a set of Ethical and Professional Standards and are held accountable through reporting mechanisms and enforcement.
View the Dashboard<https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/18f42df93f474cc2a58d79a4672d3ce8>

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How to Purchase Waterway Access Permits<https://boat.oregon.gov/store>
We sell 7-day Waterway Access Permits online! Annual permits are also available from our online store and are valid for one (or two) calendar years. The best time to purchase annual permits is early in the new year.
Permit sales fund facility and education grants <https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boating-facilities/Pages/Facility-Projects-Underway.aspx> to serve nonmotorized boaters as well as help fund aquatic invasive species boat inspection stations.
Purchasing is easy:
1. Go to Boat.Oregon.gov/store
2. Click Online Services in the upper right-hand corner
3. Click the link for the permit option you want
4. Click Register to create an account and follow the prompts

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Your Boating Dollars for Access
With nearly 1,700 boating access sites in the state, you can now see where your boating dollars are invested. This robust digital app allows you to search for a specific facility, fly into the visual map, or scroll for a list of projects since 2017. Tabs at the top of the interactive map allow you to look at specific funding buckets.
The app is a work in progress and past data is continually added! Every motorboat registration and waterway access permit helps fund grants to facility owners to improve or develop new boating access for boaters. The agency leverages grant funds to double or sometimes triple the overall investment. Our facilities are designed with longevity and safety in mind, so the next generation of boaters can continue enjoying our waterways and create new memories!
Facility & Access Investments<https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/0cfb5eae438e4d9887ee80cb7de6b70c/>

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The Fastest Way to Renew Your Motorboat Registration is Online<https://boat.oregon.gov/store>
The new year means many boat owners may have expired motorboat registrations.
Registration notices were emailed to owners in November 2024 (check your spam folder!) If we don't have an email address on file, notices were sent via US Mail. Only owners whose boats expired on December 31, 2024, were notified.
Remember to follow the decal placement requirements<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/title-registration/Pages/OR-Numbers.aspx> for the bow of your boat. Instructions are also mailed with current registration decals (stickers).
Motorboat registrations are valid for two calendar years.

More News
The agency has a lot of fantastic work underway for 2025, including attending more outdoor events and fieldwork. Follow us on social media at #BoatOregon (links in the footer). We'd also like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in our Open Houses in 2024 or participated in our rulemaking process.

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Boat/Sportsmen's Shows
Come visit us at the Portland Boat Show, January 8-12, 2025 at the Portland Expo Center! We'll also have booths at the PNW Sportsmen's, Eugene Exposure, Central Oregon Sportsmen's and Saltwater Shows.
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Boating Safety Education<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/Pages/Boater%20Info%20Home.aspx>
Are you new to paddling? Do you operate a motorboat over 10 hp? Do you operate in the Newberg Pool on the Willamette? The Marine Board offers a variety of online and classroom courses<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/Pages/Boater%20Info%20Home.aspx> to help you build your skills.

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2025 Full Legislative Session
The agency is presenting one concept to restructure outfitter guide fees to align with federal interstate commerce laws. We will also present our agency's 2025-2027 budget. Information is posted on our website's Agency Info tab<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/info/Pages/Agency%20Info%20Home.aspx> if you want to participate in the legislative process.
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We offer two subscription: Boat Oregon News<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/info/Pages/News-Releases.aspx>, which are our news releases and public notices and our Opportunities and Access Report<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/Pages/Opportunities-and-Access.aspx>, specifically highlighting important local information and suggestions for places to explore. Want to receive these communications via email? Subscribe today!<https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/info/Pages/E-Mail-Subscription.aspx>

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