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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 9 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 50 of 50 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

May 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 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 20 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 23 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 44 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 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wolverine Lake P.D.
425 Glengary Rd.
Wolverine Lake, MI 48390
Date & Times:
May 09, 2026 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Steven G Grunwald

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Central Lake High School
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
Date & Times:
May 09, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Gerald J Clark

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 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 27 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
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