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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

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Dec 2023

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 2
1200 North Telegraph Rd.
Bldg 57W - Room 2
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Dec 09, 2023 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 32 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff's Office
43565 Elizabeth Rd
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Date & Times:
Dec 11, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Dec 12, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Robert J Richard
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Jan 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Gladstone Junior High School
300 South 10th Street
Gladstone, MI 49837
Date & Times:
Jan 03, 2024 1:05PM - 2:05PM EST
Jan 08, 2024 1:05PM - 2:05PM EST
Jan 15, 2024 1:05PM - 2:05PM EST
Jan 19, 2024 1:05PM - 2:05PM EST

Taught by:

Jonathan P Smith
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Pleasant Lake Homeowners Association
Henrietta Township Hall
11732 Bunkerhill Rd.
Pleasant Lake, MI 49272
Date & Times:
Jan 20, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 2
1200 North Telegraph Rd.
Bldg 57W - Room 2
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jan 27, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Feb 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Huntington Place
1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226
Date & Times:
Feb 03, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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Mar 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Pier 33 Marina
250 Anchors Way
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Date & Times:
Mar 23, 2024 8:30AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Patrick D Poziwilko
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 24 of 29 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Mar 30, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Apr 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 29 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Apr 06, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 175 of 175 seats remaining

Location:

Byron Center West Middle School RM1 M
8654 Homerich Avenue Southwest
Byron Center, MI 49315
Date & Times:
Apr 12, 2024 7:30AM - 2:45PM EDT
Apr 15, 2024 7:30AM - 2:45PM EDT
Apr 16, 2024 7:30AM - 2:45PM EDT
Apr 17, 2024 7:30AM - 2:45PM EDT

Taught by:

Ted L Albrecht
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