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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 (75% 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

Jun 2023

Boater Safety Education

Event Full

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1200 N Telegraph Bldg 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jun 10, 2023 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Boater Safety Education

Event Full

Location:

Harrisville Harbor
1 E Harbor Lane
Harrisville , MI 48740
Date & Times:
Jun 10, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Scott R Mckenzie

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 46 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Sunset Cove Resort
931 Sunset Dr
Quincy, MI 49082
Date & Times:
Jun 10, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael Spencer

Boater Safety Education

Event Full

Location:

School Section Lake Veteran's Park
9003 90th Ave
Mecosta, MI 49332
Date & Times:
Jun 10, 2023 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Mark Lee Danielson

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Clark Lake Beach & Boat Club
5100 Grand Boulevard
Clarklake, MI 49234
Date & Times:
Jun 12, 2023 11:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Event Full

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Jun 12, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 14, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 26 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Jun 12, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Jun 13, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Jun 15, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Troy S Gardner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 39 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Saugatuck Yacht Club
15 Park St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Date & Times:
Jun 14, 2023 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 15, 2023 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 7 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Bay Harbor Yacht Club
4300 Vista Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
Date & Times:
Jun 16, 2023 8:45AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Alexander M Babcock

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 32 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Sandy Pines Recreational Community
2745 136th Ave
Hopkins, MI 49328
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 8:00AM - 2:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner
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