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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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Feb 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
Feb 18, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Feb 19, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Robert J Richard
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 41 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

Holland Fish & Game Club
10840 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
Date & Times:
Feb 23, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Marc Shankel
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Mar 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Mar 01, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee County Sheriff's Office
405 N. Winter St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
Mar 08, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson
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Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Wolf Lake Yacht Club
357 Highland Dr.
Grass Lake, MI 49240
Date & Times:
Mar 08, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 10 of 10 seats remaining

Location:

Nauti Mi on the River
9260 Mcgregor Road
Pinckney, MI 48169
Date & Times:
Mar 15, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith
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Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 5 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374
Date & Times:
Mar 15, 2025 10:30AM - 4:30PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Mar 18, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Mar 25, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
Mar 18, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Mar 19, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Grand Ledge Public Library
131 East Jefferson Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Date & Times:
Mar 22, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Rio W Annis
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