b'C E R T I F I C AT E & E D U C AT I O NCONNECTICUT COASTAL BOATER ENDORSEMENT PROGRAMBoaters may obtain a Coastal Boater Endorsement for their Safe Boating or Personal Watercraft Certificate by completing a course in coastal navigation. This class is above and beyond what is taught in a basic boating course which provides an introduction to boating safety. A navigation course is especially critical for coastal boaters. Some topics include longitude/latitude, time, distance, speed calculations, chart plotting, GPS and more. After successful completion the endorsement will be printed on your certificate. For such classes, select Boating Education/Certification/Videos on our website, and click on the Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement Program.PHOTO: YOLANDA COOLEYFor the Temporary Safe Boating Certificate, bring your originala CPWO. The exam may only be attempted once and the DEEP registration (in your name because the Temporary Certificate isrecommends that all boaters take a class to ensure they are up to issued to the person whose name is on the registration), a photodate with current boating laws.ID, and a $50.00 fee. For the Temporary Certificate of PersonalEquivalency Examinations are offered only by the DEEP. Watercraft Operation, you also need proof of successful completionApplications to register for the examination are available on the of an approved 2 1/2 hour personal watercraft course. The feesDEEP website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Education/are in addition to your permanent boating certificate and noBoating-Classes or by calling the DEEP Boating Division at 860-person shall be issued more than one temporary certificate434-8638. The examination fee is $75.00. during his or her lifetime. Obtaining a Safe Water Skiing EndorsementApproved Boating Courses On October 15, 2015, new water skiing laws took effect There are two types of DEEP approved basic boating coursesin Connecticut. To operate a vessel or personal watercraft on offered throughout the state. They are the full eight-hour CPWOConnecticut waters that is towing a skier, tube, or has anyone combination course for new boaters and the 2hour Personalriding the wake of the vessel, you must:Watercraft course needed to upgrade an SBC to a CPWO or obtain Be 16 years old or oldera temporary CPWO. DEEP approved courses are offered by the Have a valid boating certificate from either Connecticut, a DEEP, non-profit organizations, and for-profit companies. All DEEPreciprocal state (MA, RI, NY, NH), or (for boats only) a U.S. Coast approved boating courses must meet the same standards and timeGuard operators license requirements regardless of which organization teaches the course. Possess a Connecticut Safe Water Skiing Endorsement.For information concerning the dates, times, and locations of DEEP courses, please visit our website: https://portal.ct.gov/ The Safe Water Skiing Endorsement is now part of all courses DEEP/Boating/Education/Boating-Classes or call 860-434- leading to a Connecticut boating certificate. Boat operators who 8638.successfully complete an approved DEEP boating course after A list of DEEP approved non-profit and for-profit organizationsOctober 1, 2015, will automatically receive a Safe Water Skiing teaching courses can be found on the website as well.Endorsement on their CPWO. Safe Water Skiing Endorsements cannot be issued to boaters holding a temporary SBC or CPWO.Equivalency Examination Boat operators who obtain a certificate or license from a The Equivalency Examination is a multiple-choice test designedreciprocal state or the US Coast Guard after October 1, 2015, for individuals to take instead of the 8-hour course to qualify forcan obtain a Safe Water Skiing Endorsement through an online 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.122023 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'