b'C E R T I F I C AT E & E D U C AT I O N A person who has a valid operators license issued by the UnitedAny person possessing a Safe Boating Certificate (SBC) or a States Coast Guard does not require a Safe Boating Certificate toCertificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) must have the operate a vessel other than a personal watercraft. They must havecertificate on board at all times while operating a vessel. A certificate is the original license on board the recreational vessel on which they arevalid for the life of the person to whom it is issued and may be issued operating. regardless of age. (See page 22, Age Restrictions for operating boats with engines greater than 10 horsepower and personal watercraft). The Non-Resident Certificate Requirements certificate may be suspended upon conviction of operating under the Connecticut recognizes a valid Certificate of Personal Watercraftinfluence of alcohol or drugs.Operation for operating a personal watercraft that is issued by a reciprocal state (NY, MA, RI or NH) for a non-resident even if theyPWC onlyown real property in CT. Once a person holding a certificate fromAny person operating a personal watercraft must possess either a reciprocal state makes CT their permanent residence, he or shea Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation issued by Connecticut must obtain a CT boating certificate within 90 days of becoming a CTor a certificate issued by a state with a reciprocal agreement with resident. Connecticut. Connecticut recognizes certificates from MA, NH, NY, and Personal watercraft operators MUST have a recognized CertificateRI for use upon our waters (see page 10, Reciprocity).of Personal Watercraft Operation to operate legally.Obtaining a Safe Water Skiing EndorsementReciprocity On October 15, 2015, new water skiing laws took effect in The Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate and the Certificate ofConnecticut. In order to operate a vessel or personal watercraft on Personal Watercraft Operation are accepted in many states. ConnecticutConnecticut waters that is towing a skier, tube, or has anyone riding recognizes on our waters, certificates from Massachusetts, Newthe wake of the vessel, you must:Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island and is expanding our reciprocity1.Be age 16 or older and with other states (check our website updates). If you are boating in2.Have a valid boating certificate from either Connecticut, another state, check with that state first. Adherence to Connecticuta state that has a reciprocal agreement with Connecticut, or (for state law remains the responsibility of the boater.boats only) a U.S. Coast Guard operators license and New Connecticut residents: Any person changing their residence3.Possess a Connecticut Safe Waterskiing Endorsement. from a reciprocal state to Connecticut may use their reciprocal boatingBoaters, who obtained one of the above certificates prior to certificate in Connecticut for only 90 days after becoming a resident.October 1, 2015, do not need to take any action. Any time during those 90 days that person may use their certificate as evidence that they meet Connecticuts boating education requirement,The Safe Water skiing Endorsement is now part of all courses and may purchase a Connecticut boating certificate. leading to a Connecticut boating certificate. Boaters who successfully complete an approved DEEP boating class after October 1, 2015, will Safe Boating Certificate or automatically receive a Safe Waterskiing Endorsement on their CPWO. Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation Safe Waterski Endorsements cannot be issued to boaters holding a A Safe Boating Certificate (SBC) will allow an individual totemporary SBC or CPWO.operate any recreational vessel, except a personal watercraft onBoaters who obtain a certificate or license from a reciprocal Connecticuts waters. In order to meet the requirements for a Safestate or the US Coast Guard after October 1, 2015, can obtain a Boating Certificate (SBC), an individual must: Safe Waterskiing Endorsement through an online course and thePass an approved basic boating course; or Sportsmens Database. Pass the DEEPs Equivalency Examination. Visit https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Safety/Safe-Waterskiing-Endorsement for additional information regarding the A Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) allowsSafe Waterskiing Endorsement and the online course.an individual to operate any recreational vessel including a personal watercraft. In order to meet the requirements for a Certificate ofEquivalency ExaminationPersonal Watercraft Operation (CPWO), an individual must: The DEEPs Equivalency Examination is a multiple choice testPass an approved combination basic boating/personal watercraftdesigned for the experienced boater to qualify for a Certificate of course; or Personal Watercraft Operation. However, the exam may only bePass an approved basic boating course and an approved 2 12attempted once and the DEEP recommends that all boaters take a hour personal watercraft course; or class to ensure they are up-to-date with current boating laws. Pass the DEEPs Equivalency Examination. How do I apply? Examinations are offered only by the DEEP. Note: Save the diploma from the course/exam you took for yourApplications to register for the examination are available on the DEEP records. You may need it to apply for your Safe Boating Certificate inwebsite or by calling the DEEP Boating Division. The examination fee person. is $75.00. 102021 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'