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Overview

The main purpose of the boater safety education course is to train knowledgeable, safe and responsible boaters. Topics covered include general boating and water safety, navigational rules, causes and prevention of crashes, operation and fueling techniques, environmental concerns and reporting responsibility. 

Additional Information

Description

Any motorized boat operator born after June 30, 1996, is required by law to pass an approved boater safety course and to carry a boater safety certificate. In addition, boater education is also required for all PWC operators born after December 31, 1978. Michigan’s boater education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors, sheriff’s deputies and Michigan conservation officers. 

About the Class: 
  • In person, traditional classroom setting 
  • Written test (80% or better to pass) 
  • No minimum age requirement; however, students under 10 years of age shall be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult approved by parent or legal guardian. 
Managed & Approved by:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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May 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Grosse Ile Fire/Police Department
24525 Meridian Road
Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138
Date & Times:
May 09, 2024 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
May 16, 2024 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
May 23, 2024 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
May 30, 2024 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Robert DEAN Lang
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 4 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Marquette County Special Operations Building
58 Forest Drive
Negaunee, MI 49866
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Brian M Kurin
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 9 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

St. Joseph River Yacht Club
1 Lighthouse Ln
St Joseph, MI 49085
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 8:30AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Patrick D Poziwilko
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 38 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Richville Conservation Club
3270 Sanilac Road
Vassar, MI 48768
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

John A Atwell
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Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Cheboygan County Building
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Earl J Manuel
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Porter Township Offices
88040 M-40
Lawton, MI 49065
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 33 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Monroe Twp. Fire Dept.
15331 S. Dixie Hwy. Monroe, Mi 48161
Monroe, MI 48161
Date & Times:
May 12, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Elba Township Hall
4717 Lippincott Road
Lapeer, MI 48446
Date & Times:
May 14, 2024 3:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Curt G June
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
May 14, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
May 15, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 2 of 10 seats remaining

Location:

Wolf's Marine
250 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 8:30AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Patrick D Poziwilko
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