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Wisconsin

Fri, Apr 10
Sturgeon Bay, WI – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | April 10, 2026
Sturgeon Bay
Details
Apr 10, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
Sturgeon Bay, 421 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat. Registration open through 03/30/2026
Thu, Nov 05
Bayfield, WI OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | November 2026
Pikes Bay Marina on Lake Superior- Boat
Details
Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 AM CST
Pikes Bay Marina on Lake Superior- Boat , 84190 Pikes Bay Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat. Registration open through October 27, 2026
Time is TBD
TBD - Master Upgrade 25/50/100 Ton
TBD
Details
Time is TBD
TBD, Wisconsin, USA
This event date and location are TBD. Contact Explorers Guide for questions.
Master Courses
80 hour 25/50/100 Ton Master Course
Various locations
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Master Courses
Various locations
Information on how to register for our 100 Ton Master course. Please read below

Hawaii

Maryland

Minnesota

New York

Ohio

Virginia

Master Courses
80 hour 25/50/100 Ton Master Course
Various locations
Learn more
Master Courses
Various locations
Information on how to register for our 100 Ton Master course. Please read below
Sat, Mar 28
Annapolis, MD – Assistance Tow Endorsement
Annapolis
Details
Mar 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
Add assistance tow endorsement to any Captain's License
Fri, Feb 06
Annapolis, MD – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | Feb 6, 2026
Annapolis
Details
Feb 06, 2026, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Hampton Inn, 124 Womack Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat.
Tue, Dec 09
OUPV Inland Great Lakes Near Coastal - Distance (Remote)
Distance Learning. See Description
Details
Dec 09, 2025, 8:00 AM
Distance Learning. See Description
This is the deposit only to hold a seat in the class. Please read all details below. ***Webcam required.***

Distance Classes

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