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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


Search Results

Apr 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 4 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Chelsea community Education-Chelsea High School
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 4 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Michigan Center Lions Club
600 5th St.
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Wolf Lake Yacht Club
357 Highland Dr.
Grass Lake, MI 49240
Date & Times:
Apr 28, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

May 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 20 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wilson Marine Brighton
6095 Grand River Ave
Brighton, MI 48114
Date & Times:
May 04, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Randall K. Wilson

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 1 of 16 seats remaining

Location:

Nauti Mi on the River
9260 Mcgregor Road
Pinckney, MI 48169
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jesse newton Smith

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 38 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Elba Township Hall
4717 Lippincott Road
Lapeer, MI 48446
Date & Times:
May 14, 2024 3:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Curt G June

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 2 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Wolverine Lake P.D.
425 Glengary Rd.
Wolverine Lake, MI 48390
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Steven G Grunwald

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Lake Fenton Middle School
11425 Torrey Rd
Fenton Twp, MI 48430
Date & Times:
May 25, 2024 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Steven G Grunwald

Jun 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 23 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Community Choice Credit Union
4405 Page Avenue
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Date & Times:
Jun 12, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Nicholas A Warner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 15 of 29 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jun 15, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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