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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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May 2025

Boater Safety Education

Events Results Pending 17 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Milan Community Education-Milan High School
100 Big Red Dr.
Milan, MI 48160
Date & Times:
May 10, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 37 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Saugatuck Yacht Club
15 Park St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Date & Times:
May 13, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 14, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 9 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Sunset Cove Resort
931 Sunset Dr
Quincy, MI 49082
Date & Times:
May 17, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald L Sprowls II

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 46 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Allegan County Sheriff's Office
640 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
Date & Times:
May 17, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Newton Township
11003 9 1/2 Mile Ed
Ceresco, MI 49033
Date & Times:
May 17, 2025 9:30AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mark D Cole

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Sugar Springs Activity Center
1874- 1916 Sugar River Rd
Gladwin, MI 48624
Date & Times:
May 18, 2025 8:50AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Fred Shaver

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 40 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Martin High School
1556 Chalmers Street
Martin, MI 49070
Date & Times:
May 28, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
May 29, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Taught by:

Travis D DeVree

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 18 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Green Lake Calvary Church
608 145th Ave
Caledonia, MI 49316
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Porter Township Offices
88040 M-40
Lawton, MI 49065
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota
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