The Boater Safety Class is for all ages and FREE OF CHARGE (courtesy of the Hillsdale County Sheriff Department). Pre-registration is required, and lunch will be provided courtesy of the Lake Diane Association. Arrive no later than 8:50 a.m., with the class beginning at 9:00 a.m. and running until around 4:30 p.m. The class will allow students to earn their boater certification in one day. Those born after June 30, 1996, must possess a Boater Safety Certificate to operate any motorized watercraft in Michigan.

The class is designed for those 12 years of age or older.