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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


Search Results

Jun 2023

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Manistee Catholic Central
1200 US31 S
Manistee, MI 49660
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Aaron P Rybicki

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 32 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Diamond Lake Yacht Club
21316 Shore Acres
Cassopolis , MI 49031
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 8:30AM - 4:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Kerry Bathe

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 43 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Lake View United Brethren Church
4616 E Territorial Rd
Camden, MI 49232
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 8:30AM - 4:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Brent WILLIAM Falke

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 16 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Decatur Fire Department
420 West Delaware Street
Decatur, MI 49045
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota

Boater Safety Education

Event Full

Location:

Pioneer Hills Marine
10914 N Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Ronald L. Bradley

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Holland Fire Department - Kollen Park
279 Kollen Park Dr
Holland, MI 49423
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 46 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Melrose Township Hall
4289 M75 Hwy N
Walloon Lake, MI 49796
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Donald L Richards

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 11 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff's Office
43565 Elizabeth Rd
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Date & Times:
Jun 19, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 20, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Robert J Richard

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 19 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Montcalm Community College
2800 College Drive
Sidney, MI 48885
Date & Times:
Jun 20, 2023 4:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
Jun 22, 2023 4:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
Jun 24, 2023 1:00PM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Daniel B Robinson
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