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Boating

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  • Related Links / Information

    Links to information related to boating in Connecticut.

  • Connecticuts No Discharge Area Program Home

    Connecticut's No Discharge Area Program

  • BOATS Program

    In an effort to thank the boater for taking the time to be further educated about boating safety, each boat operator is given a BOATS packet that contains coupons or other branded items that boaters will find useful.

  • FAQs BIG

    Frequently asked questions about CT Transient Boating Facilities funded by the Boating Infrastructure Grant.

  • FAQs-Safe Water Skiing Endorsement

    Frequently asked questions about Connecticut's Safe Water Skiing Endorsement.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Paddling Resources

    Additional resources for Connecticut paddlers.

  • CVA Grant Program Information

    Participating in the Federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant program is a great way to upgrade your marina's boat waste handling facilities and provide your customers with quick and convenient waste handling.

  • System Maintenance

    How to maintain your marine toilet system.

  • Equipment Selection

    How to select your marine toilet system.

  • Reporting Boating Accidents

    All operators of vessels involved in an accident in Connecticut must remain at the scene and assist any other vessel or person involved in the accident if it is possible to do so without endangering their own vessel or the people aboard. The operator must also give his/her name, address and vessel identification number to the other boat operator(s) or owner of the damaged property.

  • Boat Registration

    Connecticut law requires that all boats with motors, regardless of size, and sailboats powered by sail alone, 19 1/2 feet or longer in length, be registered and numbered before launching.

  • COVID-19 Updates CT Boating

  • Channel crossings

    Paddlers need to stay clear of boats and ultimately out of channels as much as they possibly can.