CONNECTICUT OPERATING CERTIFICATE

The Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) is issued by the State of Connecticut for operating boats, personal watercraft, ski tow vessels, water jet packs, and flyboards on state waters. Our five courses each meeting the educational requirements of Connecticut for the CPWO and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) are:

• Boat America (BA) – 8 hours
• Boat America (BA) in Spanish – 8 hours
• Boating Skills & Seamanship (BS&S) – 16 hours
  

Note: Other states may require only our USCG Auxiliary "Certificate of Accomplishment" (proof of course completion) to qualify for their operating certificate or license.

CONNECTICUT COASTAL BOATER ENDORSEMENT

Our basic coastal navigation seminar qualifies CPWO holders for Connecticut’s Coastal Boater Endorsement (CBE):

       •  Weekend Navigator (WN) - Chart reading, course plotting, electronic navigation

To see our upcoming classes, go to the Boating Courses page and click the SUBMIT button without entering a zip code. 

When registering for a course to get the CPWO, you need to have a Connecticut Conservation ID number. If you hold a hunting or fishing license in Connecticut, you already have one. If not, get it online at no cost from:

https://ct.aspirafocus.com/internetsales

After completing the required course, you’ll be able to purchase your certificate and download it for printing from this same online location. The state's $50 fee is one-time only and the certificate never needs renewal.

For any needed assistance with these procedures or questions about the certificate itself, contact the Connecticut DEEP Boating Division Office at 860-434-8638 or [email protected].

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BOAT AMERICA REGISTRATION

To register for a Boat America class, go to:
 https://form.jotform.com/210215386172045

                                                                     PAYPAL FEE PAYMENT

To pay online for any of our courses, go to:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flotilla72

• Click "SEND
• Enter course fee
• Enter student's name under "What's this payment for?"
• Click "Continue" then "Send payment now"
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 Why Take Your Boating Course from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary?

The United States Coast Guard is recognized as the best marine safety service in the world. The content of US Coast Guard Auxiliary classes is based upon Coast Guard investigations, boating standards, studies of boating safety, and their more than 230 years of maritime experience. Our instructors are certified to Coast Guard standards and bring their boating experience and training into the classroom. Many instructors are also experienced patrol boat crew members, emergency marine radio operators, vessel safety examiners, and navigation aid verifiers.

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The Dominic Lametta Training Center 

Along with a dedicated wifi-enabled classroom, our beachside training center includes a galley, microwave, refrigerator, and outdoor picnic tables for your lunch or snacks.

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