Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer our final
2026 Boater Safety Education Course on May 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., and
June 6, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Rock Sheriff’s Office, 200 East U.S.
Highway 14, Janesville, WI 53545. Students must attend both sessions to graduate.
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1989, is required to complete a Boater Safety
Education Course to legally operate a motorized boat or personal watercraft (PWC) on
Wisconsin waters. It is recommended that participants are at least 12 years old or turn 12
shortly after the class.

Boater Safety Education Course – Class #2
Session 1: May 20, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office
Session 2: June 6, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office
Registration is now open. [Editor’s note: As of Saturday evening, May 16 there are still openings.] Complete the online enrollment form to reserve a seat.
https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/sheriff-s-office/recreational-patrol/boater-education
Class size is limited to thirty (30) students. Upon submission of the registration form, the
submitter will see an onscreen confirmation message with course information. The
student must have a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number to register.
The course fee of $10.00 per student will be collected at the first session (exact cash or
check). If the student is under 18 years old, a parent/guardian will need to attend the first
session with the student. Students will receive course materials at the first session.
Please direct any questions to Deputy Trevor Lund at trevor.lund@co.rock.wi.us.