LOCAL KNOWLEDGE.DEPENDABLE SERVICE.

Meet Lake Response, your local TowBoatU.S. team serving Lake Norman. We're dedicated to helping boaters with dependable on-water assistance, professional boat towing, marine recovery and diving services.

LAKE NORMAN'S LOCAL TOWING TEAM

About Us

Locally Owned. Family Operated.

Captain Derek DeBord owns and operates TowBoatU.S. Lake Norman and TowBoatU.S. Mountain Island Lake, providing 24/7 non-emergency assistance to boaters dealing with breakdowns, fuel shortages and groundings.

A U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain, Derek brings experience from six years of rescue squad service and a career in law enforcement. His background informs the company's approach to safety, professionalism and helping boaters in challenging situations.

Derek's wife, Cheryl, manages the company's accounting and is an experienced first mate who joins towing calls whenever possible. Together, they help keep the operation running on and off the water.

About Tow Boat U.S.

Always On The Water

24/7 Assistance

On-water help for breakdowns, running out of fuel, groundings and other non-emergency boating problems.

Experienced Captains

U.S. Coast Guard-licensed leadership with a background in rescue operations and public safety.

Professional Equipment

Towboats equipped for marine assistance, towing, refloating and recovery operations.

Ready When Boaters Need Us

Our distinctive red TowBoatU.S. vessels are equipped to handle a range of on-water assistance and marine recovery situations.

The fleet carries equipment such as extra fuel, pumps, diving gear and battery jump packs. Our team of licensed captains serves Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake, helping boaters get the assistance they need.

One Dedicated Team.

24/7 On Lake Norman.

Towing â€¢ Refloating â€¢ Recovery â€¢ Diving

OUR MISSION

Professional Service. Safety First.

Our mission is to provide experienced, personal and professional marine towing, refloating, recovery and wreck removal services throughout our service area. We are committed to building trust through dependable assistance while prioritizing the safety of our team, the boating public and the environment.

Enjoy the Water. We'll Be Here When You Need Us.

Learn more about TowBoatU.S. membership and the benefits of having on-water towing assistance.

TowBoatU.S. Membership