CT Boating/PWC Safety Course
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Plymouth Parks and Recreation and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are offering a Boating and Personal Watercraft Safety Course to the Public. Classes are Monday August 21st and Wednesday August 23rd from 5pm to 9 pm in the Senior Lounge at the Plymouth Town Hall.
Successful completion of the class qualifies a person to purchase their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) on the Sportsmen Licensing System for a fee of $50. 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 a 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 a 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 a SBC or CPWO.
YOU MUST HAVE A CT CONSERVATION ID# TO REGISTER.
Connecticut Conservation ID Number is a unique and permanent number that is assigned to you by the Connecticut Online Sportsmen Licensing System. You MUST provide your Conservation ID to register for this class. You cannot take the exam, purchase your certificate or re-print your certificate without it.
If you have a Connecticut Hunting or Fishing License, your Conservation ID Number will be the same ID number that was assigned with the hunting or fishing license.
If you have never been issued a Conservation ID Number, go to the Online Sportsmen Licensing System at https://ct.aspirafocus.com/internetsales to create one.
For instructions on how to obtain an ID visit: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/Boating/Boating_Docs/How-to-Obtain-a-Conservation-ID-Number.pdf
