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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


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Apr 2025

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Wolverine Lake P.D.
425 Glengary Rd.
Wolverine Lake, MI 48390
Date & Times:
Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Steven G Grunwald

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 33 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

PBWOA- Yacht Club
8930 Dexter Pinckney Rd.
Pinckney, MI 48169
Date & Times:
Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 33 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Central Lake High School
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
Date & Times:
Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 13 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Cheboygan County Building
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Date & Times:
Apr 26, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Earl J Manuel

May 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Ellsworth Public Schools
9467 Park Street
Ellsworth, MI 49729
Date & Times:
May 03, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 6 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
May 03, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Lake Fenton High School
4070 Lahring Rd
Linden, MI 48451
Date & Times:
May 03, 2025 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Steven G Grunwald

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 24 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Colon Fire Station 9
1063 W M 86
colon, MI 49040
Date & Times:
May 03, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

james h carrow Iv

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Plainwell Middle School
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
Date & Times:
May 03, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 5 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Outdoor Adventure Center
1801 Atwater Street
Detroit, MI 48207
Date & Times:
May 04, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Patrick S Endres
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