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Illinois

Fri, Nov 20
Brookfield, IL – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | Nov 20, 2026
DJ's Scuba Locker
Details
Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
DJ's Scuba Locker, 9301 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat. deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Fri, Mar 12
Brookfield, IL – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | March 12 - 2027
DJ's Scuba Locker
Details
Mar 12, 2027, 8:00 AM
DJ's Scuba Locker, 9301 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat. deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Fri, May 07
Brookfield, IL – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | May 7, 2027
DJ's Scuba Locker
Details
May 07, 2027, 8:00 AM
DJ's Scuba Locker, 9301 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat. deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Date and time is TBD
Brookfield, IL – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | August 28, 2026
DJ's Scuba Locker
Details
Date and time is TBD
DJ's Scuba Locker, 9301 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat. deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
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

Wisconsin

Fri, Feb 19
Sheboygan, WI – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | Feb 19, 2027
Sheboygan
Details
Feb 19, 2027, 8:00 AM
Sheboygan, 732 N Water St, Sheboygan, WI 53081, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat.
Fri, Mar 12
Appleton, WI – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | March 12, 2027
1565 N Casaloma Dr
Details
Mar 12, 2027, 8:00 AM
1565 N Casaloma Dr, 1565 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913, USA
Deposit only to reserve your seat.
Date and time is TBD
Bayfield, WI OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | November 2026
Pikes Bay Marina on Lake Superior- Boat
Details
Date and time is TBD
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
Learn more
Master Courses
Various locations
Information on how to register for our 100 Ton Master course. Please read below

Hawaii

Maryland

Fri, Jan 08
Annapolis, MD – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | Jan 8, 2027
Annapolis
Details
Jan 08, 2027, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD
Deposit only to reserve your seat.
Fri, Jan 22
Annapolis, Maryland Master Upgrade Near Coastal
Annapolis
Details
Jan 22, 2027, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
This is the deposit only to hold a seat in the class. Please read all details below.
Mon, Jan 25
Annapolis, MD – Assistance Tow Endorsement
Annapolis
Details
Jan 25, 2027, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
Add assistance tow endorsement to any Captain's License
Time is TBD
OUPV Inland Great Lakes Near Coastal - Maryland
Location is TBD
Details
Time is TBD
Location is TBD, Annapolis, MD
Couse date, time, and location are TBD. If you are interested, please message us.
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

Minnesota

New York

Fri, Jan 08
Annapolis, MD – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | Jan 8, 2027
Annapolis
Details
Jan 08, 2027, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD
Deposit only to reserve your seat.
Fri, Jan 22
Annapolis, Maryland Master Upgrade Near Coastal
Annapolis
Details
Jan 22, 2027, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
This is the deposit only to hold a seat in the class. Please read all details below.
Mon, Jan 25
Annapolis, MD – Assistance Tow Endorsement
Annapolis
Details
Jan 25, 2027, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
Add assistance tow endorsement to any Captain's License
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

Ohio

Virginia

Fri, Jan 08
Annapolis, MD – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | Jan 8, 2027
Annapolis
Details
Jan 08, 2027, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD
Deposit only to reserve your seat.
Fri, Jan 22
Annapolis, Maryland Master Upgrade Near Coastal
Annapolis
Details
Jan 22, 2027, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
This is the deposit only to hold a seat in the class. Please read all details below.
Mon, Jan 25
Annapolis, MD – Assistance Tow Endorsement
Annapolis
Details
Jan 25, 2027, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
Add assistance tow endorsement to any Captain's License
Time is TBD
OUPV Inland Great Lakes Near Coastal - Maryland
Location is TBD
Details
Time is TBD
Location is TBD, Annapolis, MD
Couse date, time, and location are TBD. If you are interested, please message us.
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

Distance Classes

Fri, Jan 08
Annapolis, MD – OUPV Captain’s License – Deposit | Jan 8, 2027
Annapolis
Details
Jan 08, 2027, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD
Deposit only to reserve your seat.
Fri, Jan 22
Annapolis, Maryland Master Upgrade Near Coastal
Annapolis
Details
Jan 22, 2027, 8:00 AM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
This is the deposit only to hold a seat in the class. Please read all details below.
Mon, Jan 25
Annapolis, MD – Assistance Tow Endorsement
Annapolis
Details
Jan 25, 2027, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Annapolis, Annapolis, MD, USA
Add assistance tow endorsement to any Captain's License
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

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