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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 2023

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 38 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Ransom District Library
180 South Sherwood Avenue
Plainwell, MI 49080
Date & Times:
May 13, 2023 10:00AM - 6:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Kevin T Rushlo

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Beach Middle School
445 Mayer Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
Date & Times:
May 20, 2023 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Holland Fire Department - Kollen Park
279 Kollen Park Dr
Holland, MI 49423
Date & Times:
May 20, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 48 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Sunset Cove Resort
931 Sunset Dr
Quincy, MI 49082
Date & Times:
May 20, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael Spencer

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 47 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Monroe Twp. Fire Dept.
15331 S. Dixie Hwy. Monroe, Mi 48161
Monroe, MI 48161
Date & Times:
May 20, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jerry W Lawson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
May 23, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
May 24, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
May 25, 2023 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Troy S Hansbarger Mr

Jun 2023

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 45 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Crooked Lake Yacht Club
3708 US 31
Oden, MI 49764
Date & Times:
Jun 03, 2023 8:45AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Alexander M Babcock

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Jun 12, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Jun 13, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Jun 15, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Troy S Gardner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Bay Harbor Yacht Club
4300 Vista Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
Date & Times:
Jun 16, 2023 8:45AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Alexander M Babcock

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Decatur Fire Department
420 West Delaware Street
Decatur, MI 49045
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota
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