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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

May 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 7 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Porter Township Offices
88040 M-40
Lawton, MI 49065
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 16 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Cheboygan County Building
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Earl J Manuel

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 11 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Outdoor Adventure Center
1801 Atwater Street
Detroit, MI 48207
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Patrick S Endres

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 38 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Monroe Twp. Fire Dept.
15331 S. Dixie Hwy. Monroe, Mi 48161
Monroe, MI 48161
Date & Times:
May 12, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 45 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Elba Township Hall
4717 Lippincott Road
Lapeer, MI 48446
Date & Times:
May 14, 2024 3:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Curt G June

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 10 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wolverine Lake P.D.
425 Glengary Rd.
Wolverine Lake, MI 48390
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Steven G Grunwald

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 4 of 10 seats remaining

Location:

Wolf's Marine
250 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 8:30AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Patrick D Poziwilko

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 39 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Ronald L Sprowls II

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Lenawee County Sheriff's Office
405 N Winter St
Adrian, MI 49221
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 26 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
May 20, 2024 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
May 21, 2024 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
May 22, 2024 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Troy S Hansbarger Mr
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