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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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Apr 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 3 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 4 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 12 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools
4400 N High Bridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2026 1:10PM - 3:10PM EST
Apr 28, 2026 1:10PM - 3:10PM EST
Apr 29, 2026 1:10PM - 3:10PM EST
Apr 30, 2026 1:10PM - 3:10PM EST
May 01, 2026 1:10PM - 3:10PM EST

Taught by:

Aaron P Rybicki

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

West Marine #77
25050 Jefferson Avenue
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Date & Times:
Apr 30, 2026 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
May 07, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 14, 2026 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST

Taught by:

Christopher John Stevens

May 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 18 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Ellsworth Public Schools
9467 Park Street
Ellsworth, MI 49729
Date & Times:
May 02, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 17 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Milan Community Education-Milan High School
100 Big Red Dr.
Milan, MI 48160
Date & Times:
May 02, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Pier 33 Marina
250 Anchors Way
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Date & Times:
May 02, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Alison GAYE Blind

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 33 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Plainwell Middle School
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
Date & Times:
May 02, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 18 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Sugar Springs Activity Center
1874- 1916 Sugar River Rd
Gladwin, MI 48624
Date & Times:
May 03, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Fred Shaver

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Kehlillat Israel Community Center
2014 Forest Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
Date & Times:
May 05, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM EST
May 06, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM EST
May 07, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM EST

Taught by:

David Thompson
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