Event description:

OUPV Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal Date: November 14, 15, 16, 17 are distance learning.  A computer with webcam is required.  November 21, 22, 23, 24 attendance for all distance and in person classes is required. 

Class Fee: $775 Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal.  Includes all instruction, course materials (student manuals, use of plotting tools, charts, Rules book) and Exams.

Drug Test throught Quest Labs is offered during the class. Results normally are available within 48 hrs. Cost $75

 Payment Options: by Credit card or cash. Payment in full require 7 days before class start date.

Location: Pikes Bay Marina.  84190 Pikes Bay Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814

All registrations are through Explorers Guide Midwest website. For more information and to register click here.

 Hours:  This is a 54 hour course. 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Final exams given on last day. Come prepared to spend time on the class as we need to cover all the material.

Instructors: Capt Mike Simon.

Topics: covered  include Piloting, Marlinspike Seamanship, Navigation Rules, Magnetic Compass, Characteristics of Weather, Tides and Currents, Vessel Maneuvering and Handling, Small Engine Operations and Maintenance, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Emergency Procedures, Maritime Law, Shipboard Management and Training, Ship’s Business, Communications, and Lifesaving Appliances