This page is to serve as a collection of resources focused on returning to scientific boating fieldwork while addressing COVID-19 related concerns. As the situation continues to evolve this site will be updated with any additional information from the SBSA members and other professional boating communities. If you have relevant information that you would like to share on this page for the benefit of others, please contact us.

General COVID-19 Resources:

• American Canoe Association
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• National Safety Council
• UNOLS
• US Coast Guard
• National Park Service

SBSA Member’s Resources:

• Florida International University
• Washington State Parks
• UC Davis
• UC Santa Cruz
• UC Santa Barbara
• US Department of the Interior
  1. JHA – COVID-19 MOCC Training

Other:

• COVID19 USGS Large Vessel-Planning-Guide
• Discovery Health Vessel Procedures
• HIPAA Bulletin
• Passenger Vessel Association
• SOCP Mariner Crew Change Facilitation Guidance for COVID-19
• California Department of Public Health
• Florida Fish and Wildlife
• Oregon State Marine Board
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
• SLO County Launch Facilities:
  1. Morro Bay
  2. Port San Luis – Sport Launch COVID-19 Precautions
• UCR – Summer Tips for Face Coverings
• Rhode Island DEM – Tips for Boating During COVID19

The SBSA does not endorse any particular course of action regarding boating during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is up to each individual Organizational Member to determine their own organizational boating standards within the guidelines provided by Federal, State and their own local authorities.