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Boating and tubing at Sweitzer 

Taking to the water in your power boat, sailboat, jetski, or canoe is a great way to enjoy Colorado’s many waterways.

Whether you're swimming or boating, it's important to use common sense while you’re out on the water. The Colorado Boating Program helps you get underway safely while enhancing your boating experience.

Registration is required for all power boats and sail boats operating on Colorado waters. Boating accidents that result in injury or death, or damage beyond $500 must be reported using a Boating Accident Report Form.  Click the Boatable Waters link for a list of  Colorado waterways to take your boat. Be a safe and competent boater by  becoming familiar with the current Colorado boating Rules & Regulations.

Boating Safely Review Sessions

Register Your Boat


The 2013 Boat Safety class schedule is now available.  These classes fulfill the requirements for youth operation, but are open to any safety conscious boater.  Not only will it help make you a safer boater, but it could save you 5-10% on your boat insurance!  For more details and registration information, please go to our Boat Safety Course page.
To register your boat, complete the Boat Registration Form and return it to the Registration Office at 13787 S. Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125.   Non registered vessels such as canoes and kayaks must be identified with the owner’s name and address legibly marked on the vessel.
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Recall on Certain Inflatable PFD's
There has been a recall on certain Mustang Inflatable PFD's that use the hydrostatic (HIT) inflation system. If you have one of these PFD's, please visit www.mustangsurvival.com/HIT to see if your specific model is affected.

2-Stroke PWC Ban
Many questions have come up about banning 2-stroke boat motors in Colorado, like they will be on Lake Powell and in other states.  This is not currently under consideration in Colorado; you will be still be able to operate both 2 & 4 stroke motors within the state after January 1st. 

2011 Report of Boating Safety Activities
The 2011 Colorado Boating Safety Report is now available.  It covers topics from registration trends to reportable boat accidents to regulated river trip regulation. 

Last Modified Date: 5/24/2013 1:33 PM