Boating

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• Boating Infrastructure Grant Program

  Boating Infrastructure Grant Program funds are available to public and private agencies and marinas and other facilities that provide transient tie-up opportunities for non-trailerable (26' or over in length) recreational boats.

• Applying for SBC, CPWO, Temporary and Duplicate Certificates

  How do I apply for my SBC or CPWO?

• Boating Permits

• Connecticut Clean Boater Program

  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.

• Paddling Resources

  Additional resources for Connecticut paddlers.

• 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.

• How to get a certificate to operate

  How to get a certificate to operate a vessel or personal watercraft, jet ski, sea doo, wave runner

• Safe Water Skiing Endorsement

  Information about who needs a safe waterskiing endorsement in Connecticut and how to get one.

• Lake Lillinonah Boat Launch - Bridgewater

• Water Ski Slalom Course or Jump Permit

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

• Navigation Marker Permit

  A permit is required to mark a navigation channel with buoys or beacons (signs).

• Connecticut Boating Advisory Council

  The Connecticut Boating Advisory Council was formed to help in improving communications between the boating public and the Conservation and Preservation Division of the DEEP; to delineate problems that affect all users of marine and inland water recreation areas; and to assist the Conservation and Preservation Division of the DEEP in solving problems in connection with Connecticut’s boating related land and water resources.

• Washing the Topside of Your Boat

  Products used to clean boats often contain harmful ingredients, which are used out of habit rather than necessity. Often chlorine, phosphates and ammonia are used to wash decks and hulls of boats. These products can damage human and fish tissue.

• Boat Registration/ Abandoned Boats

  Information on Connecticut boat registration and abandoned boats.

• Connecticut Boaters Guide

  The Connecticut Boater's Guide is a handbook of boating laws and regulations, registration information and guidelines for safe operation.