b'C E R T I F I C AT E & E D U C AT I O Ncourse. Boat operators that received a permanent certificate from Connecticut or a reciprocal state prior to October 1, 2015, do not need to obtain a Safe Water Skiing Endorsement. It has been already added to their certificate. Please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Safety/Safe-Waterskiing-Endorsement for additional information regarding the Safe Water Skiing Endorsement and the online course.PWC RequirementsAny person operating a personal watercraft must possess either a Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation issued by Connecticut, or a similar certificate issued by a reciprocal state. Connecticut recognizes certificates from MA, NH, NY, and RI for use upon our waters.Boats other than Personal Watercraft those 90 days, a person may use their certificate as evidence that they meet Connecticuts boating education requirements and may Residents of Connecticut, persons owning real property inpurchase a Connecticut boating certificate. Connecticut, or persons with vessels registered in Connecticut must have either a Safe Boating Certificate or a Certificate ofBoating Education Assistant ProgramPersonal Watercraft Operation to legally operate any boat with aBoating Education Assistants (BEAs) are seasonal employees motor, or a non-motorized sailboat 19feet in length or longer.with the DEEP Boating Division. They are stationed at state boat A physical copy of the certificate must be carried by the boatlaunches throughout the state during the boating season. At the operator.launches, they perform the following duties:Non-Resident Certificate RequirementsConduct Vessel Safety Checks Show boaters how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive Connecticut recognizes valid certificates, similar to thespeciesCertificate of Personal Watercraft Operation, that are issued by Discuss clean boating techniquesreciprocal states (NY, MA, RI or NH). This applies to a non-resident Encourage boaters to pledge to be Clean Boaterseven if they own real property in Connecticut. Once a person Assist with parkingholding a certificate from a reciprocal state makes Connecticut Help keep the launches clean.their permanent residence, they must obtain a Connecticut boating certificate within 90 days of becoming a ConnecticutIf you encounter one of our BEAs, take them up on their resident. offer for a safety inspection - it could save your life. For more Reciprocity information about this position, please visit our website at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Boating-Division-Seasonal-Job-The Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate and the CertificateOpportunities.of Personal Watercraft Operation are accepted in many states. On Connecticut waters, the DEEP recognizes certificates from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island. The DEEP is expanding Connecticuts reciprocity with otherOperators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels states, please check our website for updates. If you are boating(UPV or 6-Packs) in Connecticutin another state, please check that states regulations to avoidTo participate in a voluntary, No-Fault, No-Penalty breaking the law. safety examination for your vessel, please contact: Any person changing their residence from a reciprocal stateUSCG Sector Long Island Sound (203) 468-4437to Connecticut may use their reciprocal boating certificate inCAPTAINS: DISPLAY THE DECAL!Connecticut for 90 days after becoming a resident. Anytime duringLet your passengers know yourvessel meets all USCG requirements for a UPV2023 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE13'