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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


Search Results

Apr 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Charter Township Of Orion Office
2323 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Romeo Community Center
361 Morton St.
Romeo , MI 48065
Date & Times:
Apr 28, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Apr 29, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II

May 2026

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:
May 09, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 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

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Sunset Cove Resort
931 Sunset Dr
Quincy, MI 49082
Date & Times:
May 16, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
May 23, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Jun 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 60 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Branch County Sheriff Office
379 Keith Wilhelm Dr.
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Jun 20, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Jun 27, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk
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