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Event Status
Event Completed
Event ID
1586
Event Name
Boater Safety Education
Program
Boater Safety Education

Event Completed 26 of 40 seats remaining

Location

Location:

379 Keith Wilhelm Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036

Schedule

Date & Times:
Jun 18, 2022 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

About this Event:

Sponsored by the North Chain of Lakes Association. Those born on or after July 1, 1996, may legally operate a motorized boat over 6 horsepower only if they have been issued a boating safety certificate and have it in their possession. Those born before July 1, 1996, may legally operate a boat without restrictions. Those at least 16 years of age and born after Dec. 31, 1978, may legally operate a PWC only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate.
Boater Safety class held in the Training room of the new Branch County Sheriff Office. Please follow signs for parking, walk to the West side (rear) of the building where the training room is located.

Details

Organized by:

Charles L Apel

Required Files:

Cancellation Policies:

If you are no longer planning on attending this class, please cancel your registration so that those on the waiting list will have a chance to attend.

Event Policies:

Minimum Age Policies:

There are no minimum age policies

Maximum Age Policies:

There are no maximum age policies

Map:

About the Program

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. 
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.