Skip to main content

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

May 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 34 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

Full Event with Waitlist

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
May 28, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 29, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II

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 48 of 75 seats remaining

Location:

Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office
1000 Grant Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Donald L Richards

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

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

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota

Jun 2025

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Jun 02, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 04, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 17 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael Spencer

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

School Section Lake Veteran's Park
9003 90th Ave
Mecosta, MI 49332
Date & Times:
Jun 07, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mark Lee Danielson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 40 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Jun 09, 2025 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Jun 10, 2025 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Jun 11, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Troy S Hansbarger Mr

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 10, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner
1 - 10 of 35
Support