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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

Oct 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 14 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Oct 12, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Ronald L Sprowls II

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 10 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Oct 19, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
Oct 28, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Oct 29, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Robert J Richard