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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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Jun 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Closed 32 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

South Hillsdale Community Center
1810 W Territorial Rd
Camden, MI 49232
Date & Times:
Jun 21, 2025 8:50AM - 4:30PM EST

Taught by:

Brent WILLIAM Falke

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 24 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Sand Lake Fire Department
1309 Michigan Ave.
Tipton , MI 49287
Date & Times:
Jun 22, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 19 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Clark Twp Community Center
133 E. M-134
Cedarville, MI 49719
Date & Times:
Jun 25, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Thomas R Sherlund

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 of 22 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

St Joseph County Sheriff Office
650 E Main St
Centreville, MI 49032
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

james h carrow Iv

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 2 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Sister Lakes Fire Department
92292 CR 690
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota

Jul 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Fortsyth Township Snowmobile Club
506 M-35
Gwinn, MI 49841
Date & Times:
Jul 02, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Brian M Kurin

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Pentwater Yacht Club
205 S Dover St
Pentwater, MI 49449
Date & Times:
Jul 08, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Jul 09, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Timothy M Simon

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 5 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Brower Park
23056 Polk Rd
Stanwood, MI 49346
Date & Times:
Jul 12, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mark Lee Danielson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 5 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
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