NDOW is the boating safety, education and enforcement agency for the state of Nevada. The boating safety office is responsible for boating education, safety and law enforcement. Our ultimate goal is to create a safe boating environment and experience for Nevada boaters.

That means helping you learn about the basics of boating safety, including proper fitting lifejackets and the rules of the water.

Children under 13 must wear life jackets and a certified boating safety course is required for all operators of vessels powered by a motor over 15 horsepower on interstate waters (like Lakes Mead, Topaz and Tahoe) and who were born on or after January 1, 1983.

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