Successful completion of the class qualifies a person to purchase for $50 their Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) on the Online Sportsmen Licensing System. The CPWO allows an individual to operate any recreational vessel up to 65ft. including a personal watercraft. Please check age restrictions for operating vessels with engines greater than 10 horsepower, personal watercraft, and waterskiing.
This class is a total of 8 hours over three days:
- Tuesday, April 6, 2026 – 5:30pm to 8:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 7, 2026 – 5:30pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, April 8, 2026 – 5:30pm to 8:30 pm
You must attend all three days and pass a proctored exam on the final day to successfully complete the class.
This class includes the Safe Waterski Endorsement.
This CT DEEP class is being offered in partnership between UConn 4-H and Deer Lake Outdoor Center
Registration opens March 7, 2026