Information for classes can be found below:
The on-line classes are 8 hours long and will be held on an interactive videoconferencing platform which provides the opportunity for dialogue between the instructors and students. As part of this instruction, a proctored exam will be administered and graded at the end of the class. Each student must have their own device (i.e. laptop, tablet or smartphone) with audio and video capabilities.
Successful completion of the class qualifies a person to purchase for $50 their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) on the Online Sportsmen Licensing System. The CPWO allows an individual to operate any recreational vessel up to 65ft. including a personal watercraft. Please check age restrictions for operating vessels with engines greater than 10 horsepower and personal watercraft.
Approved Safe Boating Course Agents are organizations that are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the State of Connecticut to teach boating education that will lead to certification.
*Not all USPS and CG Auxiliary courses include the Connecticut supplemental information that is required to receive a Connecticut boating certificate. Please inquire with the Flotilla, Squadron or Boating Division before taking the class.
Personal Watercraft Classes are 2 1/2 hours long. They are intended for individuals who would like to upgrade their Safe Boating Certificate to the Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation or to be eligible for a temporary personal watercraft certificate for first-time registered owners of a personal watercraft.
Safe Boating Course Agents (Private Providers):
Boat Safe Connecticut, LLC Contact: Mark Vining Phone:860-930-3183 Email:info@BoatSafeConnecticut.com www.boatsafeconnecticut.com |
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Connecticut Boating Certificate, LLC Contact: Glenn Dean Phone:800-832-7191 Email:info@connecticutboatingcertificates.com www.connecticutboatingcertificates.com |
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Current Boating Education, LLC Contact: Patrick Kilby Phone:860-966-3873 Email:patrick@currentboating.com www.currentboatingeducation.com |
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Green Marine Education Contact: Yale Greenman Phone:203-967-9951 Email:info@greenmarineeducation.com www.GreenMarineEducation.com |
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Landfall Navigation Limited Contact: William Jessup Phone:203-487-0775 Email:william.jessup@rascalllc.com www.landfallnavigation.com |
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Northeast Marine Education Contact: Jeffrey Hotsky Phone:860-446-6631 Email:jhotsky@gmail.com |
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Safe Boating America, Inc. Contact: Richard Werner Phone:516-216-4410 Email:information@safeboatingconnecticut.com www.safeboatingamerica.com |
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Sea Safe Boating Contact: Karl Koch Phone:203-943-5462 Email:KKOCH99462@AOL.COM |
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Sound Environment Associates, LLC Contact: Greg Trotta Phone:203-445-9254 Email:greg@seadolphin.com www.seadolphin.com |
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United States Coast Guard Auxiliary* Check availability for the “Boat America" formerly known as "About Boating Safely” classes here: www.cgaux.org/boatinged/ |
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United States Power Squadron* Note: CT does not accept the national online US Power Squadron course. Reach out to your local squadron to see if they are conducting a CT approved virtual video conferencing course. www.americasboatingclub.org/find-your-local-club?view=map |
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US Sailing Contact: Peri Burns Phone:401-342-7963 Email:periburns@ussailing.org |
DEEP On-Line Combination Safe Boating / PWC Classes
Dates | Time | Class Status |
To Register: | Class Fee |
April 12 & 13 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | FULL | N/A | None |
April 12 & 14 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | FULL | N/A | None |
April 26 & 27 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | OPEN | Register Here | None |
No Other DEEP Classes Scheduled.Other Class Options. |
Personal Watercraft Classes are 2 1/2 hours long. They are intended for individuals who would like to upgrade their Safe Boating Certificate to the Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation or to be eligible for a temporary personal watercraft certificate for first-time registered owners of a personal watercraft.
On-Line Personal Watercraft Classes
Dates | Time | Class Status | To Register: | Class Fee |
No DEEP Classes Scheduled.Other Class Options. |