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Boating

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COMMITMENT

1-2 Days

MODE OF STUDY

On-Ground

TERMS OFFERED

Fall, Spring, Summer

CAREER FIELD(S)

Life and Leisure

COST

Up to $100

Prices vary depending on the program and are subject to change at any time. Textbooks and exams included in price.

CAMPUSES

Manchester, Naugatuck Valley, Norwalk

Do you want to learn to safely operate a personal watercraft or boat?

Our boating courses are short, one- or two-day training sessions. You will learn the basics of operating personal watercraft such as jet skis, sailboats, yachts and other recreational motorized vessels up to 65 feet in length in Connecticut waters. The newest requirements for towing skiers and tubes are also covered. 

The boating courses at CT State fulfill the mandatory training requirements for obtaining the  Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO). Students must attend all sessions to qualify for the CPWO. The course fee does not include the one-time lifetime DEEP license fee ($50).

Admission Requirements:

  • Must be at least 12 years old
  • Students should bring a pen or pencil to class

Please Note: Students should obtain a State Conservation ID number online before the start of class. This process is free and, if you have a hunting or fishing license, then you already have a number. After your course is complete, your score will be entered into the DEEP computerized tracking system using your Conservation ID number (process may take up to a week), at which time you will be able to return to the site and use your account to purchase and print your certificate.

Obtain a State Conservation ID Number

Next Steps

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Find Your Course

Use our course finder to get info about upcoming classes including dates, times, locations, and more. (Select WFD/CE 2024-2025 for summer, fall and winter courses.)

Register

Registering for a course is easy and can be done in-person, online, or by mail.

Learn About Funding Options

Many of our courses have funding options available for qualifying students.