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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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Mar 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 8 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Mar 29, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Apr 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Mancelona High School
9300 W Limits Rd
Mancelona, MI 49659
Date & Times:
Apr 05, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 4 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Apr 05, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 16 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Apr 05, 2025 8:45AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Secord Township Hall
1507 Secord Dam Road
Gladwin, MI 48624
Date & Times:
Apr 06, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Fred Shaver

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Apr 08, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Apr 15, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 9 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Dexter Community Schools-Creekside
2615 Baker Rd.
Dexter, MI 48130
Date & Times:
Apr 12, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Bellaire High School
204 W Forest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
Date & Times:
Apr 12, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 6 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Wonderland Marine
8789 McGregor Rd.
Pinckney, MI 48169
Date & Times:
Apr 12, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 7 of 22 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Apr 12, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk
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