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Event Status
Registration Open
Event ID
9229
Event Name
Boater Safety Education

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Location

Location:

250 W Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Schedule

Date & Times:
Jul 19, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

About this Event:

This Boating Safety Course is taught by qualified members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and fulfills the Michigan requirements for boaters born after June 30, 1996 to operate a motorized vessel. The course also meets the requirements for youth 12-15 years old who want to operate a boat powered by a motor of more than 6 HP, and for most PWC operators. A Boating Safety Certificate is issued after passing an exam during the course. Topics include general boating and water safety, navigation, causes and prevention of mishaps, operation and fueling, environmental concerns and reporting.

Details

Organized by:

Alison GAYE Blind

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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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