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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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Michigan Department of Natural Resources


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Feb 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 81 of 100 seats remaining

Location:

Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374
Date & Times:
Feb 14, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 19 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Secord Township Hall
1507 Secord Dam Road
Gladwin, MI 48624
Date & Times:
Feb 22, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Fred Shaver

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 14 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Feb 28, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Mar 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Mar 18, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Mar 25, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 60 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Mar 21, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Secord Township Hall
1507 Secord Dam Road
Gladwin, MI 48624
Date & Times:
Mar 22, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Fred Shaver

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Waterford Township Fire Dept - Station 1
2495 Crescent Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48329
Date & Times:
Mar 28, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Apr 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
Apr 08, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Apr 15, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Waterford Township Fire Dept - Station 1
2495 Crescent Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48329
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Grand Ledge Public Library
131 East Jefferson Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

David Thompson
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