Earn your CT Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) with NESS! Complete the US Sailing Safe Powerboat Handling Course curriculum, proctored exams, and on-the-water boat handling skills required by the State of CT to earn this lifelong certification. Students will learn the concepts and skills required to safely operate a vessel within Stonington Harbor and Fishers Island Sound. All NESS educators are experienced USCG Captains and will be aboard during on-the-water skills to provide instruction and feedback. Skills include safe speed and high-speed maneuvers, navigation, person in the water drills, and docking. Any necessary test-taking accommodations can be met. This class runs 5:00-9:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, and 10:00 AM-4:00 PM on Saturday.