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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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Jun 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 19 of 22 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Jul 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 40 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Pentwater Yacht Club
205 S Dover St
Pentwater, MI 49449
Date & Times:
Jul 08, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Jul 09, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Timothy M Simon

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jul 12, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 26 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Brower Park
23056 Polk Rd
Stanwood, MI 49346
Date & Times:
Jul 12, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Mark Lee Danielson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Jul 14, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
Jul 16, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jul 26, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Aug 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Aug 02, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 40 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Pentwater Yacht Club
205 S Dover St
Pentwater, MI 49449
Date & Times:
Aug 12, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Aug 13, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Timothy M Simon

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Aug 16, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

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:
Aug 30, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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