Boater Safety Education
Registration Closed 8 of 15 seats remaining
Location:
Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 11200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
- Date & Times:
- Oct 17, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Taught by:
Tim BrownProgram 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.
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:
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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Oct 2026
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 55 of 60 seats remaining
Location:
Coldwater Lake Association516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
- Date & Times:
- Oct 17, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Taught by:
Wyatt J HoffmanBoater Safety Education
Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist
Location:
Romeo Community Center361 Morton St.
Romeo , MI 48065
- Date & Times:
- Oct 28, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
- Oct 29, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Taught by:
Peter Frank Giacalone IIDec 2026
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining
Location:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
- Date & Times:
- Dec 05, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Taught by:
Michael J RoehrigJan 2027
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
- Date & Times:
- Jan 30, 2027 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Taught by:
Michael J RoehrigMar 2027
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
- Date & Times:
- Mar 10, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
- Mar 17, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Taught by:
Michael J RoehrigApr 2027
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Grand Ledge Public Library131 East Jefferson Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
- Date & Times:
- Apr 03, 2027 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Taught by:
David ThompsonBoater Safety Education
Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining
Location:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
- Date & Times:
- Apr 07, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
- Apr 14, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Taught by:
Michael J RoehrigMay 2027
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining
Location:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
- Date & Times:
- May 12, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
- May 19, 2027 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Taught by:
Michael J RoehrigBoater Safety Education
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Grand Ledge Public Library131 East Jefferson Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
- Date & Times:
- May 22, 2027 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Taught by:
David Thompson