Boating

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• Connecticuts Clean Marina Program Home

  Description: As a companion to the Clean Marina Program, the Clean Boater Program encourages the state?s boaters to learn about and use clean boating techniques.

• Boat Hull Maintenance

  Sanding and scraping your boat can release noxious paint into the air and water. Dust particles can irritate your lungs and eyes and can also affect the health and reproduction systems of fish, birds, crabs and other marine life.

• Reducing Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous materials are found in many materials used to clean and operate your boat. However, using these products is often more out of habit than necessity.

• 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.

• Connecticuts No Discharge Area Program Home

  Connecticut's No Discharge Area Program

• Sensitive Habitats

  Long Island Sound provides invaluable habitats for many different species of birds, mammals, fish, and shellfish. It is home to lobsters and clams, herring and striped bass, eagles and terns, harbor seals and more.

• Laws / Requirements / Permits

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

• Paddling in Connecticut

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

• Clean Vessel Act Frequently Asked Questions

  Clean Vessel Act Frequently Asked Questions

• 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.

• Weather / Tides / Streamflows

  Connecticut marine tides, currents, weather, watches, warnings, advisories, sunrise, streamflows and sunset information.

• Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement Program

  Boaters desiring to travel in coastal waters should seek advanced courses in navigation. Boaters should be confident in their vessel and their handling skills.

• FAQs Certification

  Frequently asked questions about obtaining a boating certificate.

• Boating Safety

  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.

• 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.