Safety

Please select the Link below regarding required boat safety course for any driver born after Jan, 1 1988:

NC Boat Safety Course

General Safety Info

Life Jackets:

we provide life jackets & safety equipment for our vessels.

Children Onboard:

we love the kids! under age 14? life jacket required the entire time on board!

Speed and Boat Control:


Fast is fun! Waves… are not. If you vessel goes too fast and is struck by a larger boats oncoming waves you may take on a lot of water. Go at a comfortable speed and always be mindful of big boats

Basic Navigation:

All passengers are responsible for the basic signs and general lake awareness. See any of these? Stay Away!

“No Wake, Danger, Rocks Danger, Shallow Area, Beware”

Boat Capacities and Overloading:


Please stick to our capacity guidelines. If you surpass the max capacity weight you can easily sink the boat :(

Tow Sport Safety: 


Lifejackets must be worn on the tube, PERIOD!

Falls Overboard and Re-Boarding:


If you fall out or are simple re-boarding the vessel you MUST ensure the engine is off. This will prevent the propellers from potentially causing you bodily harm

Safety Zone around the Boat: 

When you are outside of the boat please wear your lifejackets.

Lake Norman has spots that are as deep as 90ft, be mindful.

Having trouble on the lake? Contact TOW BOAT US @ (800) 395-2628 or (704) 200-1930