Boating

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• FAQ AIS Stamp

  Effective January 1, 2020-An Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Stamp fee will be collected from any person who registers a vessel or renews a vessel registration in Connecticut. Boaters with out of state registrations who boat on Connecticut inland waters will also be required to pay an AIS fee

• Boating and Paddling

  Connecticut’s hundreds of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, as well as Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound offer a variety of recreational opportunities for the boating enthusiast. Long considered one of the nations most beautiful places to boat, Connecticut brings diversity to the water.

• Boating Classes

• Quicklinks

• Boating Education / Certification /Videos

  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/ Abandoned Boats

  Information on Connecticut boat registration and abandoned boats.

• 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.

• Weather / Tides / Streamflows

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

• Boating Frequently Asked Questions

  Frequently asked questions about boating in Connecticut.

• FAQs HIN

  Frequently asked questions about hull identification numbers

• Forms/ Publications/ Policy Statements

  Connecticut Boating publications, policy statements and forms

• 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.

• Boating Permits

• Water Ski Slalom Course or Jump Permit

  A permit is required to install a water ski slalom course or jump.

• Applying for SBC, CPWO, Temporary and Duplicate Certificates

  How do I apply for my SBC or CPWO?