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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

May 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 2 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Plainwell Middle School
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
Date & Times:
May 04, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 9 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

St. Joseph River Yacht Club
1 Lighthouse Ln
St Joseph, MI 49085
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 8:30AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Patrick D Poziwilko

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 6 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Porter Township Offices
88040 M-40
Lawton, MI 49065
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Mikal Pechota

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 2 of 10 seats remaining

Location:

Wolf's Marine
250 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 8:30AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Patrick D Poziwilko

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 42 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Allegan County Sheriff's Office
640 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
Date & Times:
May 25, 2024 8:00AM - 2:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner

Jun 2024

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Yacht Basin Marina
1866 Ottawa Beach Road
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Jun 05, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 06, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Jonathan David Knott

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 6 of 18 seats remaining

Location:

Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Jun 08, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Daniel J Groenendyk

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Sandy Pines Recreational Community
2745 136th Ave
Hopkins, MI 49328
Date & Times:
Jun 15, 2024 8:00AM - 2:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Todd J. Wagner