Nov 09 2019
Getting your Captain’s License
In the boating world, when someone says they are a “captain”, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they have some Napoleon complex on their boat and like to wear white visors caps that say “Captain” (although those people do exist).
It generally means that they have undergone complex studies and a rigorous exam to earn the title. With an OUPV or “6-Pack”, you can legally take paying passengers out on a boat. You can deliver boats for the owners or brokers. It may reduce your insurance rate, and carries weight when chartering.
You see the ads everywhere for local classes. They are held in classrooms, online or by personal study…all to fit your schedule. Winter is a good time to consider this as the boat is usually tucked away. Here are couple local organizations but also check out the marine stores, yacht brokers, and boating magazines and the January Boat Show for references and schedules…
http://www.flagshipmaritimellc.com/
http://www.usmaritime.us/float_plan.shtml
https://www.marinerslearningsystem.com/oupv-sixpack-captains-license.html
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