b'B O AT I N G R E G U L AT I O N SNo person under the age of 16 may operate a vessel thatDiving and Underwater Operationsis engaged in recreational towing activity, such as water skiingIn Connecticut, anyone involved in underwater swimming or tubing. or diving is required to display a clearly visible red flag with a white diagonal stripe. The flag must be two-sided, not less Age Restrictions - Exceptions than 13 inches high and 15 inches long. The white diagonal A person under the age of 16 may be permitted to operatestripe must be reflectorized if the flag is to be used at night. a vessel, other than a personal watercraft, without first obtainingIt is extremely dangerous and a violation of the law for a a SBC or CPWO only when under the direct onboard supervisiondiver to surface or swim more than 50 feet from this flag. No of a person at least age 18 who has had a boating certificate formore than four divers may use the same diver flag unless it at least two years. is displayed from a boat, in which case the number of divers A person under the age of 16 may be permitted to operatemust be limited to the legal capacity of the boat.a PWC after obtaining a CPWO only when under the onboardThe blue/white ALPHA flag is also used to show underwater supervision of a person at least age 18 who has a CPWO.operations from a vessel in federal waters. It may be used in addition to the states diver down flag. Boaters must not come Age Restrictions, Underage Operation - Owners Heldwithin 100 feet of the dive flag.Responsible It is illegal to snorkel or SCUBA dive from a state boat Owners who knowingly permit an underage person to operatelaunch. their vessel in violation of these rules may be held accountable for the actions of the underage person.Waterskiing and ParasailingIn Connecticut, the definition of water skiing Hazardous Conditions includes the towing of any person behind a vessel Enforcement officers can terminate a voyageunder power whether or not they are attached by a and require the operator of the vessel to return torope or any other means.This definition includes the nearest mooring if they discover a hazardousalltowedwatersportsincludingwaterskiing, condition onboard. The operator must then correct this condition before proceeding on his or her way.Mooring to BuoysThe only buoys you are permitted to moor to are mooring buoys. Mooring to a navigation buoy or other aid to navigation or regulatory marker is illegal.OverloadingNever overload your boat with passengers or cargo beyond its safe carrying capacity. Capacity labels are required on all vessels less than 20 feet manufactured after 1972, and are affixed by the manufacturer. Connecticut law forbids altering, defacing or removing the plate. MOORING FLOAT WITH BUILT IN DECK RING AND FENDERRiding on Decks or GunwalesWhile underway in a vessel under power, do not ride on the bow,MOORING FLOATO uWIr nTeHwBMUoorILTin g INF lDoaEtCs Kar eR ING AND FENDER gunwale, transom, or in any position which is obviously dangerous.24 OD x 2.5 ID x 12 HT with built inOur new Mooring Floats aredeck ring and fende r. Mooring Floats 24 OD x 2.5ID x 12 HT with built inRiding on or hanging over the bow can interfere with stability andarOe guur arneanw tMeeoord forin g 12 Flyeoaartss ar foredeck ring and fender. Mooring Floatscolor and net buoyancy. The costi lt inmay restrict the operators visibility. No operator of a vessel under24 OD x 2.5 ID x 12 HT with buare guaranteed for 12 years forpeecrk h ruinllgwanithdhfear s d nddewrar. Me ooris $230.ing F 00.loat color and net buoyancy. The cost power shall allow any person to be on a decked-over bow of suchThis eqaruate gues arto ana tneomed ifnoral12 $19.ye16 arsp eforr year! per hull with hardware is $250.00.color and net bu oyancy. The cost vessel while underway unless the bow of the vessel is equipped with This equates to a nominal $20.83 per year!per hull with hardware is $230. 00. a handrail that encompasses the bow, and all persons on the bow are This equates to a nominal $19.16 per year! A blue reflective stripe is available inward of such handrail. On vessels under power with open bows notfor the deck ring at $5.00. Lettering is available a t an additional cost. decked-over, no operator shall allow any person to sit or stand on thevailable, call today for a quote.Custom sizes agunwale at the bow of the vessel while underway. These provisionsA blueCus retomflec tsiveze ss tarvaipeil aisbl aeva,ilable fC The Gilman Corporation,ora ltlhe toda decy k forring a quotat $5e00. shall not apply to persons in or on the bow of vessels engaged in1 Polly Lane, Gilman, CT 06336Lettering is available at an additional cost. (860) 887-7080, Extension 116 anchoring,mooring,ordockingactivities,andwhenthevesselisCustom sizes available, www.gilmancorp.comproceeding at a dead slow speed. Call today for a quote. 2021 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE23'