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Commission reviews DEEP e-foil rules, agrees Harbor Patrol will educate boaters
Summary
Members discussed enforcement and compliance with new Connecticut DEEP regulations for hydrofoil boards, e-foils and remotely operated tow devices; Harbor Master Paul Riggio said Harbor Patrol will prioritize boater education before pursuing enforcement actions.
The Commission reviewed enforcement-related matters including operation of hydrofoil boards, e-foils, and remotely operated tow devices within the harbor and compliance with new Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) registration requirements. Commissioners noted reports of towing activities occurring in designated no-wake areas.
Harbor Master Paul Riggio said Harbor Patrol will inform boaters about the new DEEP requirements and focus on education as a first step rather than immediate enforcement. Commissioners discussed balancing public-safety concerns with outreach and agreed on an educational approach before enforcement is considered.
