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Distance Learning - OUPV Inland/Great Lakes, Near Coastal

OUPV Inland Great Lakes Near Coastal - Distance (Virtual)

This is the deposit only to hold a seat in the class. Please read all details below. ***Webcam required.***

All registrations are made at Explorers Guide Midwest.  

www.ExplorersGuideMidwest.org

 

Mar/06/2026 -  Mar/15/2026
08 am11 -  05 pm11
On-Line and Distance Learning

Event description:

OUPV Inland, Great Lakes, Near CoastalDate: March 6, 7, 8 AND March 13, 14, 15 - 2026 (Remote via Microsoft Teams)

Class Fee: $835 Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal. Includes instruction, course materials, student manuals, charts, Rules book, and exams.

Please Read* – Plotting Tool Information

Plotting tools, including a parallel ruler and dividers, are required to complete this course. If you do not already have these tools, you may purchase them from us. While you may acquire these tools from any vendor, they are required for participation.

If you’d like to purchase them through us, just choose the “Deposit and plotting tool purchase” option when you check out. We’ll send them directly to you. To ensure timely delivery, deposit and tool purchase must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of class. We will ship the tools directly to you.

Please be advised that the $100 deposit does not cover the purchase price of the tools. These are two distinct charges. All plotting tool purchases are non-refundable, even if you later decide not to attend the course.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Drug Test through Quest Labs is offered — see the More Services page for details. Results are normally available within 48 hours.

Payment Options: Credit card only. Payment in full is required 7 days before class start date.

Location: Remote learning via Microsoft Teams.

  • All class days must be attended.

  • You must remain visible on camera during class sessions.

  • A computer with a webcam and stable internet connection is required.

  • Exams will also be administered online via Microsoft Teams.

Hours: This is a 54-hour class. Please see the class schedule. Classes run 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for two consecutive weekends. Final exams are given at the end of the day on the last Sunday.

Instructor: Capt. David Wilson is the lead instructor.

Topics Covered: 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 Firefighting, Emergency Procedures, Maritime Law, Shipboard Management and Training, Ship’s Business, Communications, and Lifesaving Appliances.

Important Exam Information: You have 3 attempts at the exam. The first exam is included in the price of the class.

  • A proctor fee of $45 will be applied per person, per session for make-up exams.

  • You may re-take an exam at any of our scheduled courses for no fee.

  • Online exams are also available.

Tickets are non-transferable and must be used by the named individual. Deposits and plotting tool purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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2026-03-06 08:00:00 2026-03-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Distance Learning - OUPV Inland/Great Lakes, Near Coastal OUPV Inland, Great Lakes, Near CoastalDate: March 6, 7, 8 AND March 13, 14, 15 - 2026 (Remote via Microsoft Teams) Gurnee. il
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