Towed Watersports Education Program

Do you want to wakeboard, waterski, or tow tubers in the Newberg Pool? 

The "Newberg Pool" on the Willamette River is an area defined as a "congested zone" and is characterized by its deep water from the mouth of the Yamhill River at river mile 55 to Willamette Falls at river mile 26.6. This stretch of river meanders through Clackamas, Marion, and Yamhill Counties. 

Per ORS 830.649, boat operators must:

• Complete an online education course
• Carry a Towed Watersports Education Card
  

Boat owners must also:

• Apply for Towed Watersports decals and verify the boat meets weight requirements set by the Oregon Legislature in the statute. Decals must be displayed on the bow of the boat.

This is proof for law enforcement that the boat operator is knowledgeable in towed watersports safety, wave management techniques, and operator responsibilities for accident prevention.

Towed Watersports Study Guide      |  Towed Watersports Exam