Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer our first 2026 Boater Safety Education Course on March 12, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., and April 4, 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 of age or turn 12 shortly after the class.

Boater Safety Education Course – Class #1
Session 1: March 12, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office
Session 2: April 4, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office

Registration is now open. 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 course fee of $10 per student will be collected at the first session. 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.

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Rock County Sheriff’s Department. The department has previously indicated to The Banner that Walworth County residence is not required to participate in the course.