COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Another round of boater safety classes begins this weekend in Branch County.
In cooperation with the Branch County Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol, the Coldwater Lake Association is offering the free boater safety classes May 19, June 2, and June 23, 2018.
This classes will teach lake and water safety. Depending on your age, the class is required to obtain a boater’s safety card to operate boats and personal water crafts on Michigan lakes.
All 3 classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Coldwater Lake Association building, located at 516 Warren Rd. Lunch will be provided by Coldwater Lake Association.
Those at least 16 years of age and born after December 31,1978, may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate. Those born on or before December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally without restrictions.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources currently has a mandatory boater education requirement that requires all persons born after July 1, 1996 to have a boat safety certificate (also referred to as the Michigan boating license) to operate a motorboat on Michigan waters.
Boaters under the age of 12 must have a boat safety certificate and be under direct supervision by someone 16 years or older to operate a motorboat.
Class size limited. Call (419)553-7251 to reserve your spot.
