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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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Managed & Approved by:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources


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Sep 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
Sep 29, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Sep 30, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Kevin B Smith
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Oct 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 11 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Gilead Township Hall
608 West Southern Road
Bronson, MI 49028
Date & Times:
Oct 03, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 12 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Oct 17, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 57 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Oct 17, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 37 seats remaining

Location:

Romeo Community Center
361 Morton St.
Romeo , MI 48065
Date & Times:
Oct 28, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Oct 29, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II
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Dec 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Dec 05, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig
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Jan 2027

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Jan 30, 2027 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig
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Mar 2027

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Mar 10, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Mar 17, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig
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Apr 2027

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Apr 07, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Apr 14, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig
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May 2027

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
May 12, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 19, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig
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