Successful completion of the class qualifies a person to purchase for $50 their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) on the Online Sportsmen Licensing System. The CPWO allows an individual to operate any recreational vessel up to 65ft. including a personal watercraft. Please check age restrictions for operating vessels with engines greater than 10 horsepower and personal watercraft.
These classes are at least 8 hours long and range between two and four sessions. Virtual classes are 8 hours long and will be held on an interactive videoconferencing platform which provides the opportunity for dialogue between the instructors and students. As part of this instruction, a proctored exam will be administered and graded at the end of the class. Each student must have their own device (i.e. laptop, tablet or smartphone) with audio and video capabilities.
All students must bring their Conservation Identification number to the class. Student who have a fishing or hunting license will find the Conservation Identification number on their license. Students who do not have a fishing or hunting license can create a free Conservation ID number at https://ct.aspirafocus.com/internetsales
Town | Sponsor/Location | Dates/Time | Register | Class Fee |
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Manchester | Manchester Community College | March 26 & 28 5pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
DEEP Virtual Class |
March 27 & 28 5pm-9pm |
Closed | Free | |
Durham | New Haven Raccoon Club 853 New Haven Rd. |
March 30 & April 6 9am-1pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Portland | Portland Parks & Rec Portland Public Library 20 Freestone Ave. |
April 1 & 3 5pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Middletown | Middletown Park & Rec Senior Center 61 Durant Terrace |
April 4,9 & 11 6pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Washington | Shepaug Ag Science 159 South Street |
April 8,9 &10 6pm-9pm |
Register Here |
Free |
East Lyme | East Lyme Parks & Rec Senior Center 37 Society Road |
April 9,11,16 &18 7pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Stafford | Stafford Fire Dept # 1 9 Colburn Road |
April 13 8am-4pm |
Register Here |
Res. $20 Non-Res. $25 |
Stamford | Stamford Fire Dept. Stamford Rescue Fire Training School 148 Magee Ave. |
April 13 9am-5pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Somers Park & Rec |
April 16 & 17 5pm-9pm |
Register Here |
Res. $10 Non-Res. $20 |
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Wallingford | Wallingford Parks & Rec David Doherty Municipal Bldg. 6 Fairfield Blvd. |
April 20 & 21 9am-1pm |
Register Here |
$20 |
Chester | Chester Hose Company 6 High Street |
April 20 & 27 9am-1pm |
Register Here |
Free |
Andover | Town of Andover Town Office Building Community Room17 School Road |
April 22 & 24 5:30pm-9:30pm |
Register Here |
Free |
Cromwell | Cromwell Park & Rec | April 22 & 24 5pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Stonington | Stonington Rec 177 South Broad St. |
April 23 & 25 5pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
East Lyme | East Lyme Parks & Rec Senior Center 37 Society Road |
April 29, May 1,6 & 8 7pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Northford | Northford Parks & Rec STW Community Center 1332 Middletown Ave |
April 30 & May 9 9am-1pm |
Register Here |
Res. $20 Non-Res. $25 |
Guilford | Guilford Fire Dept. 390 Church St. |
May 4 8am-4pm |
Register Here |
Free |
Granby | Granby Recreation Park House-Salmon Brook Park 215 Salmon Brook Street |
May 7 & 9 5pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$10 |
Haddam-Killngworth | Haddam-Killingworth Park & Rec H-K High School 95 Little City Rd. |
May 7, 9 & 14 6pm-9pm |
Register Here |
Res:$15 Non-Res: $20 |
West Hartford |
American School for the Deaf 139 North Main St |
May 13, 14,15 & 16 6pm-8pm |
Register Here |
Free |
Colchester | Colchester Park and Rec 127 Norwich Ave. |
May 14 & 16 5pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Stamford | Stamford Fire Dept. 148 Magee Ave. |
May 18 9am-5pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Portland | Portland Parks & Rec Portland Public Library 20 Freestone Ave. |
May 21 & 22 5pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Manchester | Manchester Community College | June 25 & 27 9am-1pm |
Register Here |
$25 |
Salem | Gardner Lake Vol. Fire Co., Inc. 429 Old Colchester Rd. |
July 9 & 11 6pm-9pm |
Register Here |
$20 |
Personal Watercraft Classes are 2 1/2 hours long. They are intended for individuals who would like to upgrade their Safe Boating Certificate to the Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation or to be eligible for a temporary personal watercraft certificate for first-time registered owners of a personal watercraft.
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Safe Boating Course Agents (Private Providers)
Approved Safe Boating Course Agents are organizations that are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the State of Connecticut to teach boating education that will lead to certification.
America’s Boating Club / (US Power Squadrons) America’s Boating Club offers in-person boating courses from 18 squadrons located throughout the state of Connecticut. Be aware that CT does not accept diplomas from outside of CT or the national online course. Find a course near you by clicking the link: America's Boating Club |
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Boat Safe Connecticut, LLC Contact: Mark Vining Phone:860-930-3183 Email:info@BoatSafeConnecticut.com www.boatsafeconnecticut.com |
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Connecticut Boating Certificate, LLC Contact: Glenn Dean Phone:800-832-7191 Email:info@connecticutboatingcertificates.com www.connecticutboatingcertificates.com |
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Current Boating Education, LLC Contact: Patrick Kilby Phone:860-966-3873 Email:patrick@currentboating.com www.currentboating.com Clases disponibles en Espanol |
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Green Marine Education Contact: Yale Greenman Phone:203-967-9951 Email:info@greenmarineeducation.com www.GreenMarineEducation.com |
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Landfall Navigation Limited Contact: James Frayer Phone:203-487-0775 Email:jpfrayer@sbcglobal.net www.landfallnavigation.com |
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Northeast Marine Education Contact: Jeffrey Hotsky Phone:860-446-6631 Email:jhotsky@gmail.com |
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Safe Boating America, Inc. Contact: Richard Werner Phone:203-659-0414 Email:richard@safeboatingamerica.com www.safeboatingamerica.com |
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Sea Safe Boating Contact: Karl Koch Phone:203-943-5462 Email:KKOCH99462@AOL.COM |
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Sound Environment Associates, LLC Contact: Greg Trotta Phone:203-445-9254 Email:greg@seadolphin.com www.seadolphin.com |
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United States Coast Guard Auxiliary* USCG Auxiliary teaches offers in-person boating courses throughout state. Be aware that only courses taught in Connecticut are accepted for Connecticut boating certificates. Check availability for the “Boat America" formerly known as "About Boating Safely” classes by clicking the link:www.cgaux.org/boatinged/ |
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US Sailing Contact: Peri Burns Phone:401-342-7963 Email:periburns@ussailing.org |
DEEP will continue to offer the Equivalency Exam on-line and in-person on select dates.
If you would like to host a Safe Boating Class, taught by a volunteer instructor, please fill out this form.