Boater Safety
Since the LCIA promotes and encourages water and boating safety, it is only fitting then that we created the LCIA Youth Boating Certification and Water Safety Committee. The purpose of the committee is to facilitate the teaching of basic boating knowledge and skills in a classroom setting, coordinated with the Mackinac County Marine Deputy. The LCIA covers the costs of the classes. So the class is free of charge to the community, regardless of LCIA membership. Each youth graduate receives a Life Jacket with the LCIA Logo, compliments of the Trip Abnee Memorial Fund of the Les Cheneaux Community Foundation. The Fund was initiated by the Abnee Family in Honor of Trip, LCIA Past President and originator of the LCIA Youth Boating Class.
Free Youth Boater Safety Certification Classes
Boater Certification for Kids 12 and Up
June 26 — 9:00AM - 4:00PM
or
July 24 — 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Pizza and water lunch will be provided.
June 26 — 27
6:00PM — 9:00PM
July 24 — 25
6:00PM — 9:00PM
Held at Clark Township Community Center in Cedarville. Adults are also welcome.
All training conducted by Mackinac County Sheriff Marine Deputy. Participants receive a PFD compliments of LCIA and the Trip Abnee Memorial Water Safety Fund. Pre-Registration is required through the Michigan DNR website. Scan the QR Code with your phone camera, tap the link, and search ZIP Code 49719 to register. Classes, registration, and PFD’s sponsored by the Les Cheneaux Islands Association.
Fun Fact: Did you know that if you were born after June 30, 1996, you are required to have a valid Michigan DNR Boater Safety Certificate on your person while boating?
Fun Fact: LCIA has been providing free boater safety classes for the community since 1998 and given away more than 1000 life jackets to new licensed boaters.
