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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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Jun 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 32 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Richville Conservation Club
3270 Sanilac Road
Vassar, MI 48768
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

John A Atwell

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
309 South Jackson Street
Jackson, MI 49201
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 9:15AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mark D Cole

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 6 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Charter Township Of Orion Office
2323 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Date & Times:
Jun 20, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 5 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 24, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Jul 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 13 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jul 11, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jul 18, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

E.E Knight Elementary School
215 Tyler Dr
ELSIE, MI 48831
Date & Times:
Jul 25, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Robert Nemeth
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