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So you want to be a captain? For professional boaters who make a living taking passengers out on the water, such as fishing guides, charter captains, ferry captains, and some sailing instructors, a captain’s license is a job requirement – it’s the law. Getting a Merchant Mariner Credential (which is what a “captain’s license” really is), is no easy process. Below is a summary of the requirements for an OUPV license application.
The OUPV, commonly called a “six-pack,” is the most common credential held by seasoned recreational boaters, sailing instructors, fishing...
Mooring is generally done where few slips exist either because of availability or because of large tidal changes. One of the great advantages of a mooring is that it amounts to having a separate, private space for your home away from home, your boat. Although there is a lot of new mooring technology, let's stick with the traditional setup that serves so many boaters so well.
The goal is simply to keep your boat where it is moored safely. The mooring setup consists of a mooring line (usually called a mooring...
