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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


Search Results

May 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 12 of 12 seats remaining

Location:

Wolf's Marine
250 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Date & Times:
May 16, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Alison GAYE Blind

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Sunset Cove Resort
931 Sunset Dr
Quincy, MI 49082
Date & Times:
May 16, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 5 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Lake Columbia Property Owners Association
11281 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Date & Times:
May 16, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Saugatuck Yacht Club
15 Park St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Date & Times:
May 20, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 21, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 20 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
May 23, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Green Lake Calvary Church
608 145th Ave
Caledonia, MI 49316
Date & Times:
May 30, 2026 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 19 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Nottawaseppi Huron Band Potawatomi Community Center
1485 Mno-Badzewen
Fulton, MI 49052
Date & Times:
May 30, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 18 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Porter Township Offices
88040 M-40
Lawton, MI 49065
Date & Times:
May 30, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 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

Jun 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 24 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
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