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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


Search Results

Feb 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 82 of 100 seats remaining

Location:

Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374
Date & Times:
Feb 14, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 17 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Feb 28, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Mar 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Waterford Township Fire Dept - Station 1
2495 Crescent Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48329
Date & Times:
Mar 28, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Apr 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Waterford Township Fire Dept - Station 1
2495 Crescent Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48329
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Grand Ledge Public Library
131 East Jefferson Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

David Thompson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Charter Township Of Orion Office
2323 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

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

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II

May 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Waterford Township Fire Dept - Station 1
2495 Crescent Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48329
Date & Times:
May 09, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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