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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 (75% 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

Mar 2023

Boater Safety Education

Events Results Pending 3 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Wonderland Marine
8789 McGregor Rd.
Pinckney, MI 48169
Date & Times:
Mar 25, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Apr 2023

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Pier 33 Marina
250 Anchors Way
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Date & Times:
Apr 01, 2023 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Patrick D Poziwilko

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 34 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff's Office
43565 Elizabeth Rd
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Date & Times:
Apr 04, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Apr 05, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 17 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Apr 04, 2023 5:30PM - 9:30PM EDT
Apr 18, 2023 5:30PM - 9:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 34 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Grosse Pointe City Hall-Public Meeting Room
795 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
Date & Times:
Apr 06, 2023 6:00PM - 9:15PM EDT
Apr 13, 2023 6:00PM - 9:15PM EDT
Apr 20, 2023 6:00PM - 9:15PM EDT
Apr 27, 2023 6:00AM - 9:15PM EDT

Taught by:

Christopher John Stevens

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Mancelona High School
9300 W Limits Rd
Mancelona, MI 49659
Date & Times:
Apr 15, 2023 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

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 15, 2023 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

James E Frye

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Grand Ledge Public Library
131 East Jefferson Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Date & Times:
Apr 15, 2023 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jonathan M Ahlbrand

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Dexter Community Schools-Creekside
2615 Baker Rd.
Dexter, MI 48130
Date & Times:
Apr 15, 2023 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff's Office
43565 Elizabeth Rd
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Apr 19, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Robert J Richard
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