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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


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Jun 2026

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 49 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Richville Conservation Club
3270 Sanilac Road
Vassar, MI 48768
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 8:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

John A Atwell

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 45 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

South Hillsdale Community Center
1810 W Territorial Rd
Camden, MI 49232
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 8:50AM - 4:30PM EST

Taught by:

Brent WILLIAM Falke

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 40 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

East Tawas Community Center
760 Newman Street
Tawas, MI 48730
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jill - Miller

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Devil's Lake Water Sports
14581 US-223
Manitou Beach, 14581, MI 49253
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 52 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt J Hoffman

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Saint Clair Shores Fire Department
26700 Harper
St. Clair Shores , MI 48081
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 18, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 47 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Saugatuck Yacht Club
15 Park St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 18, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Donnell Lake Conservation Club
16900 Lake View Drive
Vandalia, MI 49095
Date & Times:
Jun 20, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Kerry Bathe

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Pioneer Hills Marina
10914 N. Cut Rd.
Roscommon, MI 48654
Date & Times:
Jun 20, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EST

Taught by:

James Munger

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Charter Township Of Orion Office
2323 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Date & Times:
Jun 20, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown
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