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Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV or Six Pack)

Go to the Upcoming Classes page to select your course date.

An OUPV license allows you to operate an uninspected passenger vessel of less than 100 tons on Inland, Great Lakes, and Near Coastal Waters that are under the USCG jurisdiction. A $100 deposit is required to register for this course.  The remaining $675 is due on the first day of class. (56 hours or 7 days of class)

Course Fee $775
Assistance Towing Endorsement Course

Go to the Upcoming Classes page to select your course date. (3 Evenings of class)

Course Fee $125. Only $65 iftaken with OUPV Course

USCG approved Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Course. To be annou

To be announced

Course Fee to be announced
Master of Up To 100 Ton Passenger Vessels

Go to the Upcoming Classes page to select your course date.

Master allows you to operate an inspected vessel of less than 100 Gross Tons with more than six passengers on USCG waters.  Inland, Great Lakes, and Near Coastal Waters. Must be an OUPV or be enrolled in an OUPV course.  (24 Hours three days of class time)

Course Fee $345
Auxiliary Sail Endorsement Course

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Must be Master or be enrolled in Master Upgrade Course. This is an endorsement to your Master or Mate license.  Allows you to operate an inspected Sailboat with more than six passengers. Must be a Master or be enrolled in a Master Upgrade or 200 Ton Mate upgrade course. (5 hours or 2 evenings of class time)

Course fee $125. Only $65 if taken with Master Upgrade Course
Marine Radio Operator Permit Course

This FCC course allows you to operate VHF, HF, and SSB Marine Radios in FCC Inspected Radio Stations on Vessels. Also allows you to enter Foreign ports with a VHF radio (No license required to operate a VHF radio on US Domestic Voyages. (1 day)

Course Fee $150
Upgrade from OUPV or Master to 200 Ton Mate Course

Go to the Upcoming Classes page to select your course date.

Must be an OUPV, Master, or enrolled in an OUPV course to take this course.  Will need 180 days on a 67 Ton Vessel to get the license upgrade. With 180 days on a 67 Ton Vessel as a Mate and you can upgrade to 200 Ton Master.

Course Fee $325
To enroll in courses, go to the Upcoming Classes page

You can also call Capt Phil to enroll at 530-923-0252

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register for and hold your seat in the OUPV classes. Seats in classes are limited. Once full the class is closed. To enroll online, go to the menue, click on upcoming classes, find the desired class with the desired dates and location, click on enroll now, enter payment amou

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