b'NEW FOR 2021 SAFETY EQUIPMENTIN THE SPOTLIGHT:Connecticut Life Jacket and Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Laws .28 Amos Lake 15 Sound Proofing Devices28 Thames River 15 Fire Extinguishers 28 Black Pond 16 Ventilation 29Visual Distress Signals 29 Bantam Lake 16 Disposal of Expired Pyrotechnical Visual Distress Signals (VDS) .29Lake Housatonic 17 Mufflers (Noise Levels) 30 Backfire Flame Arrestors .30 Trailering Your Boat .30 Courtesy 30Connecticut and U. S. Coast Guard Minimum Requirements 32LOCAL REGULATIONS, ACCESS & PUMPOUT INFO.Alphabetical list of waterbodies with state boat launches .33Map with Key 34-35Prohibited Activities at Boat Launches .36Facilities for Transient Boaters. 36Local Regulations and Public Boat Launches 37 Local Regs, Access & Pumpout Info by town .37-51ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSPrevent the Spread of Non-Native Species 52Clean, Drain, Dry Method .52How Can I Clean my Boat to Prevent the Spread? 52Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) .53-54Connecticuts Clean Boater Program .55Boat Hull Maintenance 55MARPOL Regulations .55Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs) 55No Discharge Areas 55Pumpout Facilities .552021 Tide TableOld Saybrook.61 2021 Sunrise and Sunset Table 62Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp.13 PHOTO CREDIT- CATHERINE MARGIOTTA RULES & REGULATIONSU.S. Aids to Navigation 56 Marker (Buoy or Beacon) Permits 56The Sound Signals .56Anchor Lights. .56High Speed Ferries .56Navigation Lights (Underway) 57 Navigation Rules .57Movable Bridges 58Fines and Penalties 59Homeland Security .60Helpful Internet Addresses .60Boating Accident Report Form .65-66 PADDLING AWARENESSRegulations .63PHOTO CREDIT- CT DEEP Recommended Gear and Safety Tips .63 2021 Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. All rights reserved. Duplication/reproduction/derivatives in any format with written permission only. Printed on recycled paper.The Connecticut Boaters Guide is published by the Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, Boating Division. The publication is supported by State and Federal funds through the State special transportation fund and the Federal Recreational Boating Safety Grant administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.2021 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE7'