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Connecticut Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Connecticut requires a state boating certificate (Safe Boating Certificate or CPWO) to operate any motorboat, or a sailboat 19.5 ft or longer, on state waters.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Connecticut requires a state boating certificate (Safe Boating Certificate or CPWO) to operate any motorboat, or a sailboat 19.5 ft or longer, on state waters.

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