Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Oakland County Sheriff's Office1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
- Date & Times:
- Jan 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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Jan 2026
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Oakland County Sheriff's Office1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
- Date & Times:
- Jan 31, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Taught by:
Tim BrownFeb 2026
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 91 of 100 seats remaining
Location:
Suburban Collection Showplace46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374
- Date & Times:
- Feb 14, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST
Taught by:
Tim BrownBoater Safety Education
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Oakland County Sheriff's Office1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
- Date & Times:
- Feb 28, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Taught by:
Tim BrownMar 2026
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center5437 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 RoehrigApr 2026
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center5437 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 RoehrigMay 2026
Boater Safety Education
Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining
Location:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
- Date & Times:
- May 13, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
- May 20, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Taught by:
Michael J Roehrig