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Free new boater safety class July 27

July 23. The Cornelius Police Dept. is hosting “Know Before you Go” for new boaters at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety and Education Initiative at Blythe Landing July 27 from […]

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That sinking feeling: It turns out rental boaters are exempt from new safe boating regulations

July 17. By Dave Vieser. This year, the Lake Norman Marine Commission established new regulations designed to improve safety in and around the lake. The measures included vessel safety checks, […]

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Open letter from the Mayor on boat safety during the holiday

  July 3. As we approach Independence Day, we urge all recreational boaters to prioritize safety and ensure everyone gets back to the dock safely. This recreational season, we have […]

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Boat safety: New rental regulations take aim at marine mayhem

May 30. By Dave Vieser. Water enthusiasts seeking to rent a boat on Lake Norman take note: The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) has new Boat Rental Regulations. For the […]

Boater survey closes Friday

Aug. 9. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is asking boat owners for feedback on their experiences boating in North Carolina. The survey, which is aimed at better serving boaters across […]

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Boating safety classes required for operators 35 and younger

Jan. 20. North Carolina requires anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988 to take and pass a Boater Safety Class in order to operate any motorized vessel on North Carolina waters. […]

NC Wildlife ID’s drowning victim

July 25. A man in his early 60s drowned last night after jumping off a boat near the mouth of the cove by the Peninsula Yacht Club. The incident happened […]

A man drowned while tubing on Lake Norman in late June. Photo: WXII

Lake Norman: Beware traffic, inexperience, alcohol, speed

Aug. 10. Ignoring safe boating rules can quickly put an end to a fun outing on the water, “Pulling a water skier or tube adds tremendous complexity for the boat […]