USCG Captain's License Course Schedule | Modern Sailing

USCG Captain's License Course Schedule

Modern Sailing offers four different training courses to meet your needs and fit your experience and goals: OUPV, 100 Ton Master License, 100 Ton Master Upgrade, and the USCG Sailing Endorsement. We hold courses two to three times yearly. Typically, spring courses are on weekdays and fall classes are on weekday evenings and weekends.

Learn about the benefits of taking USCG Captain's License courses at Modern Sailing and the requirements for each type of license here: US Coast Guard Courses and Requirements for Captain's License.
 

OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel)

The OUPV course (also known as the Six Pack License) prepares you to meet the qualification requirements for a US Coast Guard OUPV License.  The OUPV License allows you to take up to 6 passengers for hire on an uninspected vessel.

Members $1205 / Non-members $1455

100 Ton Master License

This course prepares you to meet the qualification requirements for a US Coast Guard Masters License in Near Coastal waters. The Master License is awarded in 3 different tonnage categories: 25, 50 and 100 tons. The 100-Ton credential allows you to operate USCG-inspected commercial vessels.

Members $1425 / Non-Members $1725

100 Ton Master Upgrade

This course prepares licensed captains to meet the qualification requirements for a US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master License in Near Coastal waters. The Master License is awarded in 3 different tonnage categories: 25, 50 and 100 tons. The 100-Ton credential allows you to operate USCG-inspected commercial vessels.

Members $985 / Non-Members $1215

USCG Sailing Endorsement

This one-day course will review your sailing skills and administer the exam to receive your Sailing Endorsement.

Members $250 / Non-Members $305

Required Textbooks and Tools

The following textbooks and tools are required and are not included with the purchase of your course. All are available on Amazon, most other online booksellers, and/or your local marine supply store.

  • Chapman Piloting and Seamanship (68th Edition) - please review before class.
  • Homeland Security / US Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook - please review before class.
  • Annapolis Book of Seamanship by John Rousmaniere - not required by highly recommended reading.
  • Please be sure to bring your navigation tools with you to class - i.e., divider, parallel ruler and/or rolling plotter, pencil(s), eraser, and magnifying glass, if needed.
     

The 100 Ton Masters course material and class dates overlap both the OUPV and 100 Ton Upgrade. They are combined and taught concurrently in a single classroom. 


SPRING 2025 COURSE DATES


FALL 2025 COURSE DATES

OUPV Student Class Schedule

  • Weekday Classes: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Monday, February 24 - Friday, February 28 
    • Monday, March 3 - Tuesday, March 4 
  • EXAM: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6

OUPV Student Class Schedule

  • Weekday Classes: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: starting October 28 - ending Wednesday, November 06
  • Weekend Classes: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Saturdays, Sundays: starting November 1 - ending November 15

 

100 Ton Master, 100 Ton Upgrade, and Sailing Endorsement are unavailable in the Spring & Fall of 2025. Please stay tuned to our weekly newsletter to find out when the next 100 Ton Master, Upgrade, and Endorsement courses will be offered.

 

Ready to sign up?

To get started, call our friendly office team at (415) 331-8250 or send us an email. 

USCG COURSES CANCELLATION POLICY

In order to guarantee class dates for our students, we adhere to a strict cancellation/rescheduling policy:

  • Cancellation with 30 or more days before class begins: refund less 50%
  • Cancellation with less than 30 days before class begins: no refund
  • Rescheduling with 30 or more days before class begins: $200 charge
  • Rescheduling with less than 30 days before class begins: 50% of tuition
  • Once class begins, there are no refunds for cancellations or rescheduling.

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