March 25, 2025 - 52nd Annual Three Day Boating Safety Symposium

The two week countdown begins towards the 52nd annual Three Day Boating Safety Symposium held by the incredible CBSOA. This year brings participants to the sunny California coast, with Kona Kai San Diego Resort hosting for the week. Catch up with peers, glean the latest information from talks and meetings, bounce ideas off of industry professionals, and relax! Notable events over the three days include:

Monday, April 7th

  • 10:00 - 10:30 /// Division of Boating and Waterways - Romona & Joanna
  • 11:30 - 12:30 /// Crystal Kanada - Financial wellness and retirement planning
  • 2:00 - 3:30 /// Dr. Theresa Larson- Be Well to Lead Well
  • 3:30 - 5:00 /// Casey Cheshier- LASD-SEB/ESD Author: Treading Water

Tuesday, April 8th

  • 8:00 - 8:30 /// CBSOA Officer and Director Election
  • 8:30 - 9:30 /// Butte County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Bryan Evans - After Bay Duck Hunters Recovery
  • 9:45 - 10:15 /// Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office- Bodega Bay double fatality & high risk apprehension in the Petaluma River
  • 10:30 - 11:30 /// LA Port PD Dive Team - Underwater crime scene preservation and investigation
  • 12:00 - 4:30 /// Lunch and on the water demonstrations - Marina View Lawn and San Diego Harbor Police Docks

Wednesday, April 9th

  • 8:00 - 9:00 /// Herb Hass - Safety inspections and procedures
  • 9:20 - 10:00 /// BUI refresher - CBSOA VP Billy Poe
  • 10:15 - 10:45 /// Sgt. Brad Mclean Tulare County Sheriffs - Lake Isabella search and recovery

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The California Boaters Safety Officers Association is paramount to the safety of our waters and we hold them in utmost regard for all associated members' dedication to public safety. Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation has long since been a supporter of CBSOA and we make a point of regularly contributing towards their efforts by providing demo equipment for training purposes as well as in-person unit instruction as needed.