Boating

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• Boat Registration/ Abandoned Boats

  Information on Connecticut boat registration and abandoned boats.

• Wake Boat and Wakesurf Study

  Wake Boat Wakesurf

• Manually Propelled Vessel Safety

  Manually propelled safety information.

• 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.

• Paddling in Connecticut

  Whether you choose canoeing, kayaking, rowing or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), Connecticut offers many locations for you to enjoy.

• Boating Frequently Asked Questions

  Frequently asked questions about boating in Connecticut.

• On Deck and Underway

• Marine VHF Radio: The Basics

  Although not required in recreational boats under 65.6 feet long, a VHF Marine Radio is an essential piece of equipment in coastal waters.

• Cleaning Tips For Your Boat

  For most invasive species, you can use hot or salt water to clean your equipment.

• Laws / Requirements / Permits

  Information on Boating Laws, Regulations, permits and marine dealers in Connecticut

• Highland Lake Boat Launch

• Pumpout Facilities / Clean Boating Information

  Information on Connecticut's pumpout facilities, Clean Boater Program, Clean Marina Program, Clean Vessel Act Program, aquatic invasive species and CT's no discharge area.

• Better Boating in Connecticut

  Better Boating in CT shows about fun, safe and clean boating.

• Forms/ Publications/ Policy Statements

  Connecticut Boating publications, policy statements and forms

• Prudence

  On June 29, 2010 Governor M. Jodi Rell christened a new boating safety education vessel, naming the 19-foot boat, Prudence.