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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 (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. 
Managed & Approved by:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources


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May 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
May 03, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Center
5437 West Jefferson Avenue
Trenton, MI 48183
Date & Times:
May 06, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 13, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael J Roehrig

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Chelsea community Education-Chelsea High School
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
Date & Times:
May 10, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Milan Community Education-Milan High School
100 Big Red Dr.
Milan, MI 48160
Date & Times:
May 10, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 34 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Richville Conservation Club
3270 Sanilac Road
Vassar, MI 48768
Date & Times:
May 10, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

John A Atwell

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
May 17, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 32 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Sunset Cove Resort
931 Sunset Dr
Quincy, MI 49082
Date & Times:
May 17, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ronald L Sprowls II

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 of 22 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Porter Township Offices
88040 M-40
Lawton, MI 49065
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota

Jun 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Jun 02, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 04, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson
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