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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


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May 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Park Township Fire Department
12 S 160th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
May 30, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Calvin John Keuning

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 36 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Frenchtown Charter Township Municipal Building
2619 N. Dixie Hwy
Monroe, MI 48162
Date & Times:
May 30, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 10 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Jackson District Library- Meijer Branch
2699 Airport Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
Date & Times:
May 30, 2026 9:15AM - 4:45PM EST

Taught by:

Mark D Cole

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 39 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Frenchtown Charter Township Municipal Building
2619 N. Dixie Hwy
Monroe, MI 48162
Date & Times:
May 31, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp
1415 N Littlefield Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
Date & Times:
May 31, 2026 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jill - Miller

Jun 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jun 06, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

St. Joseph River Yacht Club
1 Lighthouse Lane
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Date & Times:
Jun 06, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Alison GAYE Blind

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Gerrish Township Commmunity Park Marina
103 Mill Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EST

Taught by:

James Munger

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 12 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Sandy Pines Recreational Community
2745 136th Ave
Hopkins, MI 49328
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Barton City Fire Hall
1868 W. Trask Lake Rd
Barton City , MI 48705
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Scott R Mckenzie
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