Labor Day weekend may traditionally mark the unofficial end of summer. But for Southern California boaters, the holiday doesn’t signal an ending — it’s just the start of new plans, possibilities, and adventures on the Pacific.
California’s year-round access to the water means many of the clean and safe boating reminders promoted ahead of busy holiday weekends remain just as important in September, December, or any other time a vessel leaves the dock. Preventing pollution, checking safety equipment, monitoring weather, and making responsible decisions aboard a boat are not holiday-specific precautions. They’re habits that should be part of every trip.
One of the simplest environmental precautions begins in the bilge.
