Oregon Families for Boating

Oregon Families for Boating is a community of boating enthusiasts, clubs & local small businesses dedicated to ensuring boating is accessible to all Oregonians.

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Keep the stoke alive by staying at least 200 feet from shorelines, docks, and other vessels. It’s an easy move that keeps our favorite spots open and everyone on good vibes. Want more ways to ride right? Cruise over to 👉 https://t.co/XRQxRwW0ks #WakeResponsibly

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Let’s keep it fun and safe out there. No matter your skill level or swim chops, wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket is a must. So zip it, clip it, and keep the vibes high all summer long. Learn more ways to ride right at https://t.co/XRQxRwW0ks

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It’s tempting to hit that same buttery stretch over and over, but stacking too many passes in the same spot can = rough water for others.

👉 Mix up your line
👉 Give docks and shorelines space
👉 Share the stoke, not the wake

Let’s all ride smart!

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Heads up, Willamette riders! Keep an eye out for the slow-no wake signs that just dropped on both ends of the Holgate Channel. The signage is a friendly reminder to throttle down and keep it chill through here. Learn more at: https://t.co/zL3zblIFyv @oregon

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Join Lifestyle Wake on Saturday, June 14, for a day on the water and support your local boating community.

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Headed out on the Lower Willamette this weekend? Before you drop that rope, be sure to brush up on the best (and approved) places to ski, tube, surf and board. If you answered "all of the above" to our quiz, you are correct! More info at: https://t.co/TIHKijZtAY

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Commit to #WakeResponsibly and help protect the lakes and rivers we all enjoy. Simple choices make a difference:

🛥️ Follow local boating laws
🌊 Stay at least 200 feet away
🚤 Minimize repetitive passes
🔊 Keep music at reasonable levels

Learn more at https://t.co/qgntfOwg6Q

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Calling all Lake Billy Chinook, Foster Lake and Fern Ridge Reservoir boaters! Wake the World, the largest volunteer organization dedicated to providing foster children with watersports opportunities, needs your support. Find out more and sign up at: https://t.co/JS4OrXzvFj

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A huge thank you to all our boating advocates for showing up and reminding legislators at the Capitol just how important recreational boating is to Oregon! 🚤💙 Want to join us at next year’s Boating Advocacy Day? We’d love to have you! Email [email protected]

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We're in awe of the overwhelming support for Newberg Pool reform! More than 275 boaters submitted written testimony in support of Senate Bill 301 last week, showing that the majority of the community supports treating all boats equally in the deep waters of the Newberg Pool.

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We're in awe of the overwhelming support for Newberg Pool reform! More than 275 boaters submitted written testimony in support of Senate Bill 301 last week, showing that the majority of the community supports treating all boats equally in the deep waters of the Newberg Pool.

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Our mission to increase public access to towed water sports in the Newberg Pool is one step closer to reality. We need EVERY boater in Oregon to show legislators that the majority of the community supports reform. To submit written comments, visit: https://t.co/UuqemyjN9m

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Calling all Jackson County boaters. Get a head start on boating season with JCSO's annual Watercraft Dry Dock Safety Inspection on March 15th at Marine Patrol / Search & Rescue Building in White City. More details here: https://t.co/w0GcP9GwiA

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Congratulations to OFFB pick Ricki Ruiz on being selected State Representative for District 50.

Rep. Ruiz co-sponsored legislation to expand boaters' access to the Newberg Pool. Thank you for your hard work in protecting Oregon’s waterways.

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Congratulations to OFFB pick Court Boice on being selected State Representative for District 1.

Rep. Boice has been a dedicated advocate, co-sponsoring legislation to expand boater access to the Newberg Pool. We appreciate his hard work in safeguarding Oregon’s waterways.

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Congratulations to OFFB pick Lucetta Elmer on being selected State Representative for District 24.

During the 2022 legislative session, Rep. Elmer voted against SB 1589, legislation that has been detrimental to the Newberg Pool boating community.

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Congratulations to OFFB-endorsed candidate Paul Evans for being elected State Representative for District 20. Rep. Evans broke party lines during the 2022 legislative session to vote against SB 1589, legislation detrimental to the Oregon boating community.

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Congratulations to all our 2024 winners! These legislators have demonstrated a commitment to protecting access to boating for all Oregonians: Rep. Court Boice Brock Smith, Rep. Lucetta Elmer, Rep. Paul Evans, and Rep. Ricki Ruiz. We wish you all a wonderful term.

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Ballots are due tomorrow! Make sure to submit them by 8 p.m. and check out our voting guide for top pro-boating candidates, https://t.co/qzpl5DiNJk. #BoaterVoter

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We need your help to elect legislators who support the boating community. It’s imperative that we support pro-boating candidates in these seats for the upcoming election. Support our 2025 lobby efforts by donating to the Oregon Families for Boating PAC: https://t.co/SzrK0NtnUJ