Boating

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• Hatch Pond Boat Launch

• Kings Island Boat Launch

• Mansfield Hollow Lake Boat Launch

• Prudence

  On June 29, 2010 Governor M. Jodi Rell christened a new boating safety education vessel, naming the 19-foot boat, Prudence.

• 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.

• Teak Surfing and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  When teak surfing, in addition to the very obvious danger of swimmers being near moving propellers there is a less obvious danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.

• 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.

• Manually Propelled Vessel Safety

  Manually propelled safety information.

• Personal Flotation Devices

  Most adults need an extra 7 to 12 pounds of buoyancy to keep their heads above water. A PFD can provide that extra lift to keep you afloat until help comes.

• If Found Sticker

  The "If Found" sticker for manually propelled and other non-registered boats was designed to help save lives, recover missing property, and reduce the time, effort and resources expended on non-emergency search and rescues.

• On Deck and Underway

• Marine Event Permits

  Written permission must be obtained at least thirty (30) days in advance for a marine event to be held on Connecticut waters if the event involves one or more of a specific list of conditions.

• Great Island Boat Launch

• System Installation 2

• System Design 2