Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Boating
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Better Boating in CT shows about fun, safe and clean boating.
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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.
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Boat Registration/ Abandoned Boats
Information on Connecticut boat registration and abandoned boats.
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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.
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In an effort to thank the boater for taking the time to be further educated about boating safety, each boat operator is given a BOATS packet that contains coupons or other branded items that boaters will find useful.
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For most invasive species, you can use hot or salt water to clean your equipment.
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Forms/ Publications/ Policy Statements
Connecticut Boating publications, policy statements and forms
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Boating related Grant Program information
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Preparing Your Boat for A Hurricane
By now you have probably made the decision to pull your boat or secure it at your dock or marina. There is still time to take some extra precautions.
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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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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.
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Links to information related to boating in Connecticut.
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Connecticut marine tides, currents, weather, watches, warnings, advisories, sunrise, streamflows and sunset information.