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Boating & Water Safety


Youth Recreation / Boaters Safety -
Summer 2026

Get certified and learn to safely operate boats and personal watercraft. Instruction emphasizes navigation, laws, ethics, personal safety and the proper use of boats and other watercraft.

Through successful completion of the course including the test, participants will receive their Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Youth Operator Permit. Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and MN boating license agency.

To learn more about the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, please Click Here!

Instructor

Hennepin Water Patrol


Water patrol has multiple responsibilities on over 100 lakes and rivers in the county:

  • Search and rescue
  • Buoying and marking
  • Removing hazards to water navigation
  • Patrolling the county’s lakes and rivers during boating season and in winter
  • Educating the public about water and ice safety
  • Investigating watercraft and water-related accidents and drownings
  • Inspecting watercraft for rent, lease and hire

Lake Assault Boats Delivers a 26-Foot Patrol and Rescue Craft to the  Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol Unit - Lake Assault

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  Hennepin Water Patrol


Minnetonka Community Education Center : 221 Deephaven Room (Large) and 221 Deephaven Room (Small)
Saturday, May 30
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Ages   12 yr. - 25 yr.

Price: $ 39 00
Registration begins  
Feb. 10th at 8:00 AM
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  Hennepin Water Patrol


Minnetonka Community Education Center : 221 Deephaven Room (Large) and 221 Deephaven Room (Small)
Saturday, Jun 6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Ages   12 yr. - 25 yr.

Price: $ 39 00
Registration begins  
Feb. 10th at 8:00 AM
56-160-BS4

  Hennepin Water Patrol


Minnetonka Community Education Center : 221 Deephaven Room (Large) and 221 Deephaven Room (Small)
Monday, Jun 22
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Ages   12 yr. - 25 yr.

Price: $ 39 00
Registration begins  
Feb. 10th at 8:00 AM
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  Hennepin Water Patrol


Minnetonka Community Education Center : 221 Deephaven Room (Large) and 221 Deephaven Room (Small)
Wednesday, Jun 24
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Tu
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Sa

Ages   12 yr. - 25 yr.

Price: $ 39 00
Registration begins  
Feb. 10th at 8:00 AM