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CT Boating and Paddling
The Boating Division’s mission is to enhance boating safety, improve boating access and associated infrastructure on Connecticut’s waters, foster environmental stewardship and reduce or eliminate user conflicts. The division works in cooperation with other divisions as well as with its federal, municipal, and boating safety stakeholders to provide clean, safe, and well-maintained boating access.
Boater's Guide
The following is a running list of URLs that correspond to our CT Boating and Paddling Instagram posts:
Boating Safety & Information
- If Found Sticker (ct.gov)
- Renew vessel registration | Connecticut DMV
- Fire Extinguishers Requirements for the Recreational Boater FAQ (uscgboating.org)
- Boat Launches in Connecticut
- Boating Classes (ct.gov)
- East Haddam Swing Bridge Project
- Coastal Access (ct.gov)
- Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
Outreach Events
More events coming soon!
Seasonal Opportunities
Pumpout Boat and Clean Vessel Act Information
- CVA Grant Program Information (ct.gov)
- A Recreational Boater's Guide to Vessel Sewage
- Pumpout Facilities Clean Boating Information (ct.gov)
Navigation Information & Closures
- KE Streeter Boat Launch (ct.gov)
- Federal Register, Volume 88 Issue 54 (Tuesday, March 21, 2023) (govinfo.gov) (Route 1 Bridge Across Housatonic River Information)