Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Boating
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On June 29, 2010 Governor M. Jodi Rell christened a new boating safety education vessel, naming the 19-foot boat, Prudence.
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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.
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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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Although not required in recreational boats under 65.6 feet long, a VHF Marine Radio is an essential piece of equipment in coastal waters.
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Manually Propelled Vessel Safety
Manually propelled safety information.
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Most adults need an extra 7 to 12 pounds of buoyancy to keep their heads above water. A PFD can provide that extra lift to keep you afloat until help comes.
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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.
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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.