Events

Regional Legislation Alerts Affecting Boaters

Bridge Demolition in Rhode Island

• New: Connecticut passes multiple new boating regulations and announces reciprocity with neighboring states. New bill proposed would penalize those who teach unapproved boating courses.
• New: Virginia passes boating safety law effective 7/1/07
• Interested in the future of Loran-C? The USCG and USDOT are seeking public comment by February 7, 2007. Click here to view a pdf of the Federal Register Notice.
• Broadwater Alert Again! Draft Environmental Impact Statement appeared in the Federal Register November 27, 2006. Let the government know how you feel today!
• New York passes tough new boating while intoxicated law (Aug 06)
• Rhode Island passes new rules for certification of compliance with pumpout law requirements (May 06)
• Connecticut 06 Guide to Regulations including a list of fines for infractions
  • New: CT boating regulations adopted in December 2006.
• MD Preparing to Pass Mandatory Life Jacket Law - applies to all on board except below decks (Apr 06)
• US Sailing succeeds in getting the Transportation Safety Board to allow CO2 cylinders for PFDs to pass through airport security...Read more on the US Sailing website. (Apr 2006)
• N.J. faces proposed change in life jacket law (Mar 06)
• N.J. passes stringent boater education law (Jan 06)
• Department of Homeland Security and USCG propose a new credential for merchant mariners and a revamping of the license documents

Did you Know... Boat Insurance Savings

Safe boating courses will not only improve your water safety and boating skills, they will also qualify you for a discount on your PWC or boat insurance with most insurance providers. Just send a copy of your boating safety certificate to your agent and see if your insurance has a provision that lets you start reaping the savings!

To learn more about state specific requirements, visit this useful website.