Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 13 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Oakland County Sheriff's Office1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
- Date & Times:
- Aug 01, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Taught by:
Tim BrownProgram 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.
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:
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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Aug 2026
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining
Location:
Pentwater Yacht Club205 S Dover St
Pentwater, MI 49449
- Date & Times:
- Aug 11, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST
- Aug 12, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Taught by:
Michael Joseph FillipsBoater Safety Education
Registration Open 21 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Oakland County Sheriff's Office1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
- Date & Times:
- Aug 15, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Taught by:
Tim BrownBoater Safety Education
Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining
Location:
St Joseph County Sheriff Office650 E Main St
Centreville, MI 49032
- Date & Times:
- Aug 15, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Taught by:
james h carrow IvBoater Safety Education
Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
- Date & Times:
- Aug 26, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
- Aug 27, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Taught by:
Peter Frank Giacalone IIOct 2026
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 31 of 37 seats remaining
Location:
Romeo Community Center361 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