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Program 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. 

How do I register my child for a class if they do not have an email address?  It is very common that the student looking to register for a class does not have an email of their own. To solve this predicament, we created a process called "Linking Accounts". By creating an account of your own and "linking" the student to that account, you now have the option to sign them up for a class with your own email. All communication about the event will be sent over to you making it easy to keep track of things.  Steps to create a linked account.

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. 
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources


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May 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 13 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
May 13, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 20, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 9 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Gerrish Township Commmunity Park Marina
103 Mill Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
Date & Times:
May 16, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EST

Taught by:

James Munger
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Closed 9 of 12 seats remaining

Location:

Wolf's Marine
250 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Date & Times:
May 16, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Alison GAYE Blind
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 40 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Sunset Cove Resort
931 Sunset Dr
Quincy, MI 49082
Date & Times:
May 16, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 12 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Cheboygan County Building
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Date & Times:
May 17, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Timothy Jay Lovelace
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 39 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Diamond Lake Yacht Club
21316 Shore Acres
Cassopolis , MI 49031
Date & Times:
May 17, 2026 3:00PM - 6:00PM EST

Taught by:

Kerry Bathe
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 2 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
May 19, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 20, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Kevin B Smith
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 41 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Saugatuck Yacht Club
15 Park St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Date & Times:
May 20, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 21, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 20 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
May 23, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
May 23, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk
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