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Boating and Paddling

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Laws and Requirements

Information on Boating Laws, Regulations, permits and marine dealers in Connecticut.

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State Boat Launches

Find over 115 CT DEEP owned and/or operated boat launches statewide and on inland lakes, ponds, rivers and Long Island Sound.

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Education

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How to Reprint Your Certificate
  • Renewing a Boat Registration
  • Seasonal Job Opportunities
  • Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp
  • Abandoned Vessels
  • Boating Certification
  • Hull Identification Numbers
  • Boating Accidents
  • CVA Pumpout Facilities
  • Safe Water Skiing Endorsement
  • Transient Boating Facilities

Resources

  • Boating Classes
  • Boat Registration
  • Renew Vessel Registration Online
  • Aquatic Invasive Species
  • Boaters Guide
  • CT Clean Vessel Act Program
  • CT Harbor Masters Program
  • Junior Boater
  • Long Island Sound Blue Plan
  • Paddling
  • Permits
  • Purchase or Reprint Your Certificate
  • Safe Water Skiing Endorsement
  • Weather and Tides
  • Clean Boating Information
  • Clean Marina Program
  • Pumpout Facilities/Pumpout Boat Map
  • Transient Boating Infrastructure Funded Facilities

Connect

  • Contact the Boating Division
  • On Deck and Underway / Informal Monthly Q & A with Staff
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