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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. 

How do I register my child for a class if they do not have an email address?  It is very common that the student looking to register for a class does not have an email of their own. To solve this predicament, we created a process called "Linking Accounts". By creating an account of your own and "linking" the student to that account, you now have the option to sign them up for a class with your own email. All communication about the event will be sent over to you making it easy to keep track of things.  Steps to create a linked account.

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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

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Aug 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 7 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
Aug 13, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 14, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Robert J Richard
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Aug 16, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 33 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Charter Township Of Orion Office
2323 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Date & Times:
Aug 23, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 17 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Aug 30, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Sep 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 9 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Sep 13, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 10 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Sep 27, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Oct 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Oct 11, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 48 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Oct 18, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt James Hoffman
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Oct 25, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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