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2026 Connecticut Safe Boating Course

2025 Connecticut Safe Boating Course

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2026 Connecticut Safe Boating Course

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Virtual Connecticut Safe Boating Course Connecticut Safe Boating, Personal Watercraft Operation, and Safe Waterskiing Course Approved by NASBLA, CT DEEP, and recognized by the USCG Landfall’s Virtual Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate course is a live interactive meeting using Zoom. Successful completion of this course will entitle the student to a Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO). The CPWO allows the holder to operate boats and personal watercraft. Classes are conveniently available throughout the week. Take in one day on Saturday of Sunday starting at 9:00 AM. or in two Evening sessions on beginning at 6:00 PM. Receive a 10% discount toward your next Landfall purchase, upon course completion. Restrictions apply. Please Note: Landfall recommends students be at least twelve (12) years old or older. For private courses in your home for 2 or 4 people, police, or fire department, please contact Jim Frayer jpfrayer@sbcglobal.net or call 203-979-2807.

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Saturday July 11th, 9:00 AM
Wednesday & Thursday July 15th & 16th, 6:00 PM
Saturday July 18th, 9:00 AM
Tuesday & Wednesday July 21st & 22nd, 6:00 PM
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Virtual Connecticut Safe Boating Course Who Is Required to Take This Course? To legally operate any boat with an engine or motor, personal watercraft, or a sailboat 19 1/2 feet in length or longer, the following persons must obtain a Safe Boating Certificate:

Residents of Connecticut

Owners of real property in Connecticut

Anyone using Connecticut waters more than 60 days in a year.

Please Note: A person who has a valid vessel operator license by the United States Coast Guard does not require a Safe Boating Certificate. However, the USCG requires that they have copy of the license on board the recreational vessel on which they are operating. Why Should Boaters Take This Course? Landfall's state-approved course exceeds the minimum requirements for the certification to operate a boat in the State of Connecticut.

This course is required for all new boaters

This course is a smart refresher for experienced boaters

The State of Connecticut urges Families to take this course together

Completion of this course may lower boat insurance premiums

Course Format: One Day - 8 Hours Topics Covered:

Boat handling and seamanship

Federal, state and local regulations

Aids to navigation

Navigation rules of the road

Personal watercraft (PWC) safety and operation

Safety

Emily's Law

Landfall recommends students be at least twelve (12) years old or older.

Specifications

All students on passing the test will receive the Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate SBC, Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation CPWO, and the Safe Water Skiing Endorsement to allow you to operate boats towing a waterskier , provided they meet the age requirements for CPWO and Safe Waterskiing Endorsement. Students as young as 10 years old may take the course and if they pass the test will receive the SBC. These Certificates are good for your lifetime.

Operators of a personal watercraft, regardless of state residency, must possess a Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation to operate on Connecticut waters. The Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate and Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation are accepted in many states. Connecticut recognizes certificates from New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island for use on waters within the state of Connecticut.

Course Materials: 65 Page Course Manual Included Payments & Policies Marine Training Center Cancellation and Refund Policy: Any student cancellation received by 5 days in advance of the start date of the course will receive a full refund. Any books or course materials purchased for a course can be returned for a store credit only. Cancellations received less than 5 days in advance will not receive any refund. Schedule change requests received less than 5 days in advance of the start of the course are subject to a 25% surcharge. Students who arrive the day of the course who have not properly registered or have not properly prepared as required under the course requirements will be asked to leave and will not receive any refund.