b'Riding on Decks or Gunwales 24 Diving and Underwater Operations 24 Waterskiing and Parasailing .24Rules and Regulations for Youth Boaters 26Wing In-Ground Vessels27Marine Event Permits27 Marker (Buoy or Beacon) Permits.27Abandoned Boats .28Personal Watercraft Restrictions 28 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) .29Connecticut River Slow-No-Wake Zone Map.29 Visiting Connecticut.30Marijuana Intoxication and Boating 31Boating Accidents and Reporting 31Rules for Jet Packs and Flyboards 31 RULES OF THE ROAD & NAVIGATIONU.S. Aids to Navigation 32 Marker (Buoy or Beacon) Permits 32The Sound Signals .32Anchor Lights 32High Speed Ferries .32Navigation Lights (Underway) 33 Navigation Rules .33Movable Bridges 34Signaling the Bridge .34Quick Guide to Transiting Movable Bridges 35Homeland Security/Helpful Internet Addresses 36 Boating Accident Report Form .65-66PADDLING AWARENESSRegulations .37Recommended Gear and Safety Tips .37ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSClean, Drain, Dry Method .39Invasive Plants and Animals in Connecticut Waters 40-41Connecticuts Clean Boater Program .42Boat Hull Maintenance 42MARPOL Regulations .42PHOTO CREDIT: NEAL PERRON Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs) 42No Discharge Areas 422022 Sunrise/Sunset & Tides 62-64 NEW! PUMPOUT FACILITIESCT will no longer use two colorsAlphabetical list of waterbodies with state boat launches .43Map with Key .44-45for validation decals. All validationProhibited Activities at Boat Launches .46deals this year will be green.Pumpout Facilities. .46Local Regulations, Public Boat Launches & Pumpout Information 47-612022 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.2022 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE7'