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PWC Boater Certification

Boaters Safety Cert.

Who May Operate a Boat in the state of Michigan? 

 BOAT OPERATOR AGE RESTRICTIONS

 

 

Safe Boaters Class


Remember that boaters 14 years of age or older, and born after December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC (Personal Water Craft) legally ONLY if they have obtained a boating safety certificate and are Accompanied on board by their parent, legal guardian, or person designated by them who is at least 21 years old.

 



The US Coast Guard Auxiliary in Alpena would like you to know that the state of Michigan DNR safe boating course is now offered online. You should start studying the safe boaters study guide. Simply click the link below and begin to study.

Simply click on the link below and it will bring you to a new web page.

Michigan Safe Boating Course

After reading the page, look at the screen and you will see a button which says:

Get Certified

Click that and you can register yourself online to begin taking the course.


 
Helpful advice: 
  • Make sure you study the information before showing up to take the exam on the scheduled day.