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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


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May 2025

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 of 31 seats remaining

Location:

Wolverine Lake P.D.
425 Glengary Rd.
Wolverine Lake, MI 48390
Date & Times:
May 10, 2025 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Steven G Grunwald

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Chelsea community Education-Chelsea High School
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
Date & Times:
May 10, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 2 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Richville Conservation Club
3270 Sanilac Road
Vassar, MI 48768
Date & Times:
May 10, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

John A Atwell

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
May 17, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Jun 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Jun 02, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 04, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 6 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 10, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 11, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Jul 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jul 12, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Jul 14, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
Jul 16, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jul 26, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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