b'C E R T I F I C AT E & E D U C AT I O Ncertificate and no person shall be issued more than one TemporaryBoating Education Assistant ProgramCertificate during his or her lifetime. In 2003, the state stopped charging boaters to park at boat launches after finding it was not cost effective. The Boating Division, Approved Boating Courses instead, invested its resources to provide a valuable service known as There are two types of DEEP approved basic boating coursesthe Boating Education Assistant Program.offered throughout the state. They are the full eight-hour SBC/CPWO combination course for new boaters and the 2hour PersonalBoating Education Assistants (BEA)Watercraft course needed to upgrade to a CPWO from an SBC orperform the following duties:obtain a temporary CPWO.DEEP approved courses are offered by Conduct Vessel Safety Checks;the DEEP, non-profit organizations and for profit companies. All DEEP Show boaters how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive approved boating classes must meet the same standards and timespecies;requirements regardless of which organization teaches the class. Discuss clean boating techniques;DEEP sponsored combined basic boating and personal watercraft Encourage boaters to pledge to be Clean Boaters;classes are offered at most community colleges and many other Assist with parking;locations around the state. For information concerning the dates, times Help keep the launches clean; andand locations of DEEP the classes, visit our website https://portal.Provide a friendly face at the launch.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Education/Boating-Classes or call 860-434- If you encounter one of our BEAs, take them up on their offer for a 8638.safety inspection - it could save your life. Pledge to be a Clean Boater Note: A list of DEEP approved non-profit and for-profit organizationsand receive a free spill kit. To schedule a safety check, call Jerry teaching classes can be found on the website as well. Desmond at 860-434-8638.Student Ambassador ProgramThe Department of Energy anda simple process. Participating schoolsthe DEEP for their work.Environmental Protection - Boatingappoint a maximum of three studentsStudents walk away with a sense Division is happy to announce that theto be a DEEP Student Ambassador forof pride for being selected, providing Student Ambassador program will betheir school, submit their name(s) toinformation to their peers and will acquire continuing this school year. The Studentthe Boating Division, and the Boatinga valuable distinction for their resumes.Ambassador Program provides middleDivision provides support to the studentFor more information and how to and high school students an opportunityto successfully complete a boating safetyparticipate, contact Jerry Desmond at to teach their peers about safe boating. project. Once projects are completed, the860-447-4350 or email to The program may fulfill a senior year orStudent Ambassadors work is displayedjerry.desmond@ct.gov.school community project requirement. at their school, and the student receives Becoming a Student Ambassador isa certificate from the Commissioner of Help us highlight your boating adventures. Whether you have a powerboat, sailboat, personal watercraft, SHARE YOUR or paddlecraft- lets see how you enjoy the water. Photos submitted showing safe boating, such as life BOATING PHOTOSjackets, kill switches, etc. have a chance for publication (with written permission only in next years Boaters Guide, CT DEEP Boating facebook page- @BoatinginConnecticut,WITH US! Twitter- @CTBoatingInfo, or Instagram- @ctdeep_boating.Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (UPV or 6-Packs) in ConnecticutTo participate in a voluntary, No-Fault, No-Penalty safety examination for your vessel, please contact: USCG Sector Long Island Sound (203) 468-4437CAPTAINS: DISPLAY THE DECAL!Let your passengers know yourvessel meets all USCG requirements for a UPV142021 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'