Heritage Coast is proud to announce a Michigan DNR Boating Safety Class that yields a Michigan Boating Safety Certificate. Having Boating Safety Certificate is required for anyone born after June 30, 1996 to operate a motorboat, for anyone 14-15 years old to operate a PWC (Jet Ski) and for 12 year olds to operate a 6 hp or less motorboat.
In addition to meeting legal requirements the course teaches:
- Navigation rules - Right of way - Weather awareness - Emergency procedures - Safe operation near swimmers, docks, & other boats - and more, making it a valuable credential for your child to have.
Enrollment Steps:
1. Class is limited to 40 registrants. Register quickly,
2. Registration opens May 1, 2026 and closes June 1, 2026
3. Steps to Register
( a ) Go to DNR website and sign up for our session. (address below)
( b ) Pick up the student study booklet at the East Tawas Community Center. The student must study the booklet and complete exercises in text prior to the class. If you are registered and instead want the booklet mailed to you, call 989-460-2642.
( c ) Student comes to June 13 class/exam. If exercises in booklet have not been completed, class access will not be granted. Two hours will be
spent on review by instructor and then the exam. Passing test earns Certificate.
( d ) Our instructor and the overall program supervisor is:
Cpl. Jill Miller, Marine Specialist
MI DNR Law Enforcement Division
Recreational Safety, Education, and Enforcement Section
( e ) To register the web link is: https://michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/events/10281
This is a good program that we urge you to use.
Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing
760 Newman Street
East Tawas, MI 48730