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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 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 38 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Richville Conservation Club
3270 Sanilac Road
Vassar, MI 48768
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

John A Atwell

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Elba Township Hall
4717 Lippincott Road
Lapeer, MI 48446
Date & Times:
May 14, 2024 3:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Curt G June

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 24 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Lake Fenton Middle School
11425 Torrey Rd
Fenton Twp, MI 48430
Date & Times:
May 25, 2024 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Steven G Grunwald

Jun 2024

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 12, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jun 15, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 16, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Jul 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 2
1200 North Telegraph Rd.
Bldg 57W - Room 2
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jul 20, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake