Boating

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• Teak Maintenance

  Teak has been used in shipbuilding for thousands of years because it doesn’t rot, it’s more dimensionally stable than most woods, and it requires minimal care.

• Engine, Battery Maintenance, Fueling

  According to the EPA, as much as 30% of the fuel and oil contained in a standard two-stroke outboard engine may be discharged unburned into the air along with the exhaust.

• Reduce and Recycle

  Remember recycling extends the life of landfills, pollutes less than incineration, saves you money, and saves natural resources energy.

• Boating Classes2

• DEEP Processing Offices

  DEEP Processing Offices for Safe Boating Certificates (SBC) and Certificates of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO).

• Latest News

• FAQs CVA

  Frequently asked questions about Connecticut's pumpout facilities.

• Paddlers Safety Checklists and Equipment

  Whether you are a new or seasoned paddler, there are safety, etiquette and rules of navigation to be aware of before venturing out on the water. Use these lists to plan a trip.

• Paddlers Etiquette

  There are many boaters on our waterways and as the number of paddlers increases, there is competition for space in limited access points and crowded waterways.

• Water Ski Slalom Course or Jump Permit

  A permit is required to install a water ski slalom course or jump.

• Connecticut Boating Advisory Council

  The Connecticut Boating Advisory Council was formed to help in improving communications between the boating public and the Conservation and Preservation Division of the DEEP; to delineate problems that affect all users of marine and inland water recreation areas; and to assist the Conservation and Preservation Division of the DEEP in solving problems in connection with Connecticut’s boating related land and water resources.

• Navigation Marker Permit

  A permit is required to mark a navigation channel with buoys or beacons (signs).

• Boat Launches / Access / Transient Slips

  Find CT DEEP owned and/or operated boat launches statewide on ponds, lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound, BIG Funded transient slips made available to the public for vessel over 26ft. and Coastal Access Points.

• Safe Water Skiing Endorsement

  Information about who needs a safe waterskiing endorsement in Connecticut and how to get one.

• Boat Registration/ Abandoned Boats

  Information on Connecticut boat registration and abandoned boats.