Local Boating Information

Introduction

This provides you with information about challenges to safe boating unique to this area.

Connecticut River and Long Island Sound

The following unique aspects about this geographic area provide particular challenges to boating safety:

• Hypothermia  comes on very quickly and both cold water and cold & dry air temperatures contribute to this.
• Rivers take lives from people not being prudent around white water rapids.
• Winds can come up quickly and violently before boaters take notice and seek shelter.

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