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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

Apr 2023

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Menominee Marina
1000 1st St
Menominee, MI 49858
Date & Times:
Apr 29, 2023 9:00AM - 2:00PM EDT
Apr 30, 2023 9:00AM - 2:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Shannon A Wicklund

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 45 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Monroe Twp. Fire Dept.
15331 S. Dixie Hwy. Monroe, Mi 48161
Monroe, MI 48161
Date & Times:
Apr 29, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

May 2023

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 19 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
May 02, 2023 5:30PM - 9:30PM EDT
May 09, 2023 5:30PM - 9:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 45 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Grosse Ile Fire/Police Department
24525 Meridian Road
Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138
Date & Times:
May 04, 2023 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
May 11, 2023 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
May 18, 2023 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
May 25, 2023 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Robert DEAN Lang

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Central Lake High School
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
Date & Times:
May 06, 2023 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 46 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
May 06, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael Spencer

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

PBWOA- Yacht Club
8930 Dexter Pinckney Rd.
Pinckney, MI 48169
Date & Times:
May 06, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Lake Columbia Property Owners Association
11281 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Date & Times:
May 06, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wolverine Lake P.D.
425 Glengary Rd.
Wolverine Lake, MI 48390
Date & Times:
May 13, 2023 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

James E Frye

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1200 N Telegraph Bldg 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
May 13, 2023 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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