Catawaba County Sheriff’s Lake Patrol, America’s Boating Club, Coast Guard Auxiliary and NC Wildlife Commission offer safe boating classes that satisfies the Boater Education requirement for anyone operating a motor vessel on waters of NC that were born after Jan 1, 1988.

Please see the link for a complete list of these classes. We encourage everyone to take these courses before operating a motor vessel on Lake Norman.

2024 Boating Safety Classes & Free Vessel Safety Inspections Offered in the Lake Norman Area