Boating
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Paddlers need to stay clear of boats and ultimately out of channels as much as they possibly can.
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For most invasive species, you can use hot or salt water to clean your equipment.
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Boating related Grant Program information
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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.
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How to get a certificate to operate
How to get a certificate to operate a vessel or personal watercraft, jet ski, sea doo, wave runner
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Effective January 1, 2020-An Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Stamp fee will be collected from any person who registers a vessel or renews a vessel registration in Connecticut. Boaters with out of state registrations who boat on Connecticut inland waters will also be required to pay an AIS fee
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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.
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Additional resources for Connecticut paddlers.
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Written permission must be obtained at least thirty (30) days in advance for a marine event to be held on Connecticut waters if the event involves one or more of a specific list of conditions.
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Although there are inherent risks in virtually any sport, a well-educated boater who uses common sense and courtesy on the water contributes to everyone's safety and enjoyment.