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Students of all ages successfully completing this course will satisfy the education requirements for the CT State Boating Certificate for life. Adults must present a picture ID (driver’s license) at the first class. 

Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (AKA Boating Certificate) 
Successful completion of the class qualifies a person to purchase their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) for $50 on the Online Sportsmen Licensing system. The CPWO allows an individual (see age restrictions below) to operate any recreational vessel including a personal watercraft.  

Age Restrictions  
-No person under age 16, issued a Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) or a certificate approved by the Commissioner, may operate a personal watercraft without the onboard supervision of a person at least age 18 who has a CPWO.  
 
-No person under the age of 16 may operate a vessel that is engaged in tubing or water-skiing. A child under the age of 16 may be permitted to operate a vessel, other than a personal watercraft, without obtaining an SBC or CPWO, if the youth is under the direct supervision of a person at least age 18 who has had a boating certificate for at least two years.  
 
-A child under the age of 12 who has obtained an SBC or CPWO may not operate a vessel with greater than 10 horsepower, unless the youth is accompanied on board by a person at least age 18 who holds an SBC or CPWO. 
 
The class is 8 hours long in total. Students are required to attend all sessions. While there is no minimum age requirement to take the class, students must be able to attend the 8-hour class and take a 60-question multiple choice test.  

Students should bring their conservation ID, lunch, water, pencil and paper for the class. 

There is an additional $50 license fee to the State, payable online after successful completion of the class.

Directions on How to Obtain a Conservation ID Number

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Boaters Safety Course 
N/A N/A Sa  04/05/2025
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Brookfield Municipal Center 		$20.00 Res, $20.00 Non-Res
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