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Event Details

Event Status
Event Completed
Event ID
3957
Event Name
Boater Safety Education

Event Completed 17 of 40 seats remaining

Location

Location:

1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Schedule

Date & Times:
Apr 22, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

About this Event:

This is a no-cost event being hosted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department at the Outdoor Adventure Center. No meals will be provided at this event. We recommend bringing a bag lunch.
All other course materials and supplies will be provided. The main purpose of the boater safety education course is to teach knowledgeable safe and responsible boaters.
Topics covered include general boating, water safety navigational rules, causes and prevention of crashes.

Operators born after June 30, 1996, are required by law to pass an approved boater safety class. In addition, boater education is also required for all personal watercraft operators born after Dec 31, 1978.

About the class:

In-person traditional classroom setting, written test (75% or better to pass).

A minimum age requirement of 12 years of age to attend this class.

Students under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or another adult approved by parent or legal guardian.

No exceptions.

Details

Organized by:

Keven Luther

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

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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. 
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