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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


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Jul 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 22 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Pentwater Yacht Club
205 S Dover St
Pentwater, MI 49449
Date & Times:
Jul 08, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Jul 09, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Timothy M Simon

Boater Safety Education

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Macomb County Sheriff Marine Division
33125 South River Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Date & Times:
Jul 16, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 17, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Peter Frank Giacalone II

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 5 of 12 seats remaining

Location:

Wolf's Marine
250 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Date & Times:
Jul 19, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Alison GAYE Blind

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Norton Shores Police Department
4814 Henry St
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Date & Times:
Jul 30, 2025 9:00AM - 3:30PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel J Hibler

Aug 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 19 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Aug 02, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 31 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Pentwater Yacht Club
205 S Dover St
Pentwater, MI 49449
Date & Times:
Aug 12, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Aug 13, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Timothy M Simon

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Aug 16, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Aug 30, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tim Brown

Oct 2025

Boater Safety Education

Registration Open 60 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Coldwater Lake Association
516 Warren Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Date & Times:
Oct 18, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wyatt James Hoffman
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