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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

Registration Open 2 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Sugar Springs Activity Center
1874- 1916 Sugar River Rd
Gladwin, MI 48624
Date & Times:
May 18, 2025 8:50AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Fred Shaver

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Green Lake Calvary Church
608 145th Ave
Caledonia, MI 49316
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Lake Columbia Property Owners Association
11281 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 61 of 75 seats remaining

Location:

Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office
1000 Grant Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Donald L Richards

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Porter Township Offices
88040 M-40
Lawton, MI 49065
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota

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 24 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald L Sprowls II

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

School Section Lake Veteran's Park
9003 90th Ave
Mecosta, MI 49332
Date & Times:
Jun 07, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mark Lee Danielson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 40 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Jun 09, 2025 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Jun 10, 2025 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Jun 11, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Troy S Hansbarger Mr
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