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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

Jun 2023

Boater Safety Education

Event Full

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1200 N Telegraph Bldg 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jun 10, 2023 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Boater Safety Education

Event Full

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Jun 12, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 14, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 11 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff's Office
43565 Elizabeth Rd
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Date & Times:
Jun 19, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 20, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Robert J Richard

Jul 2023

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 34 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1200 N Telegraph Bldg 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jul 08, 2023 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 13 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
Jul 29, 2023 9:00AM - 5:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson