Boating

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• Related Links / Information

  Links to information related to boating in Connecticut.

• COVID-19 Updates CT Boating

• Junior Boater

• DEEP Processing Offices

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

• Homeland Security

  Boaters can help keep Connecticut's waterways safe and secure.

• Teak Surfing and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  When teak surfing, in addition to the very obvious danger of swimmers being near moving propellers there is a less obvious danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Safe Waterskiing Endorsement

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

• If Found Sticker

  The "If Found" sticker for manually propelled and other non-registered boats was designed to help save lives, recover missing property, and reduce the time, effort and resources expended on non-emergency search and rescues.

• Trailering Safety

  Your trailer is an important part of your boating equipment. It should be the proper size and length to fit your boat.

• Latest News

• Washing the Topside of Your Boat

  Products used to clean boats often contain harmful ingredients, which are used out of habit rather than necessity. Often chlorine, phosphates and ammonia are used to wash decks and hulls of boats. These products can damage human and fish tissue.

• Boating Infrastructure Grant Program

  Boating Infrastructure Grant Program funds are available to public and private agencies and marinas and other facilities that provide transient tie-up opportunities for non-trailerable (26' or over in length) recreational boats.

• Preparing Your Boat for A Hurricane

  By now you have probably made the decision to pull your boat or secure it at your dock or marina. There is still time to take some extra precautions.

• Weather / Tides / Streamflows

  Connecticut marine tides, currents, weather, watches, warnings, advisories, sunrise, streamflows and sunset information.

• Applying for SBC, CPWO, Temporary and Duplicate Certificates

  How do I apply for my SBC or CPWO?