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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


Search Results

Jun 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 35 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Crooked Lake Yacht Club
3708 US 31
Oden, MI 49764
Date & Times:
Jun 29, 2024 8:45AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Alexander M Babcock

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 44 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Shady Shores Association
2965 Patterson Rd
Wayland, MI 49348
Date & Times:
Jun 29, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Steven R Lehman

Jul 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Brower Park
23056 Polk Rd
Stanwood, MI 49346
Date & Times:
Jul 13, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mark Lee Danielson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Saugatuck Yacht Club
15 Park St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Date & Times:
Jul 17, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jul 18, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 2
1200 North Telegraph Rd.
Bldg 57W - Room 2
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jul 20, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Aug 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Aug 17, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Oct 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 39 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Oct 12, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Ronald L Sprowls II
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