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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

Apr 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 4 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Chelsea community Education-Chelsea High School
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Bellaire High School
204 W Forest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael Spencer

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 19 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee County Sheriff's Office
405 N Winter St
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Michigan Center Lions Club
600 5th St.
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Wolf Lake Yacht Club
357 Highland Dr.
Grass Lake, MI 49240
Date & Times:
Apr 28, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

May 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 12 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Ellsworth Public Schools
9467 Park Street
Ellsworth, MI 49729
Date & Times:
May 04, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee County Sheriff's Office
405 N Winter St
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
May 04, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
May 04, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 32 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Sunset Cove Resort
931 Sunset Dr
Quincy, MI 49082
Date & Times:
May 04, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Ronald L Sprowls II
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