DEEP Boater's Safety Course
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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 up to 65ft., 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 multiple choice test. An exam score of 80% or greater is required to earn a CT CPWO.
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