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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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Apr 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 14 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee County Sheriff's Office
405 N Winter St
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
Apr 14, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 26 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Central Lake High School
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
Date & Times:
Apr 20, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 18 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

PBWOA- Yacht Club
8930 Dexter Pinckney Rd.
Pinckney, MI 48169
Date & Times:
Apr 20, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 47 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Monroe Twp. Fire Dept.
15331 S. Dixie Hwy. Monroe, Mi 48161
Monroe, MI 48161
Date & Times:
Apr 20, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Wayland Union Schools Transportation
851 Wildcat Drive
Wayland, MI 49348
Date & Times:
Apr 23, 2024 5:30PM - 8:30PM EDT
Apr 24, 2024 5:30PM - 8:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 32 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Bellaire High School
204 W Forest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Chelsea community Education-Chelsea High School
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael Spencer

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee County Sheriff's Office
405 N Winter St
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 7 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Wolf Lake Yacht Club
357 Highland Dr.
Grass Lake, MI 49240
Date & Times:
Apr 28, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner
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