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Boating Access Bulletin	Clean Vessel Act

Canoes and Kayaks Do Not Need Throwable Flotation Device

Canoes and Kayaks Not Exempt From Life Vest Law

Safe Boating for this Fourth of July and Throughout the Summer

Personal Watercraft Require Attentive and Knowledgeable Operators

Boating Safety Advisory Issued for North Carolina Waterways

North Carolina, Get Ready for a Safe Boating Season

NC 58 Traffic Impact Analysis Report (PDF- 623 KB)

Boating Access Survey Results (PDF-318 KB)

Boating Accident and Fatalities Report

Register for a boating education course online!

NC Coastal Boating Guide