USCG Captain's / Master's / Launch Operator's License & Other Courses and Recreational Boating Courses in Portsmouth & Salem NH, Ellsworth ME, Middletown RI & Danvers MA
Established in 1990 and located at Kingston NH, Boatwise Marine Training School offers US Coast Guard approved Captain's License courses (no test with the USCG), Boating Safety Classes, Coastal Navigation and GPS/ Chartplotters / Radar classes, as well as on the water training including docking & maneuvering, on board radar training and night cruising classes.
Boatwise annually teaches thousands of boaters the necessary skills to operate and actively works with federal , state and local agencies such as NOAA,US Environmental Protection Agency, US Navy, Northshore Harbormasters Association, NH and MA Fire Departments, Scituate Harbormasters Association, Commonwealth Corporation, WIA Career Centers, and more.
Boatwise Instructors hold USCG Licenses from Master 100 Gross Ton through Master 1600 Gross Ton. Boating classes and USCG License courses are available throughout NH, CT, ME, and RI.
Training Programs
USCG License Classes
- USCG Approved Master 100 Gross Ton License Class: The USCG Masters License allows the holder to operate inspected vessels as well as uninspected vessels. Any vessel that is certified (authorized) by the USCG to carry more than 6 paying passengers plus crew must have a Captain who holds a Masters license. Ferry boats, harbor tours boats, whale watch boats are examples of inspected vessels.
- USCG Approved Master 100 Gross Ton Upgrade License Class: The Master 100 GT Upgrade provides an opportunity for the holder of an OUPV (6 Pack) license to raise their grade to a Master level license. The Masters License allows the holder to operate inspected vessels as well as uninspected vessels. The Masters License is required by the USCG for any inspected vessel certified to carry more than 6 paying passengers.
- USCG Approved OUPV (6 pack) Captain's License Class: Boatwise wants to make sure that all students signing up for the OUPV class (6-pak) understand the USCG requirements for the license.
- USCG Approved Launch Operator's License Class: USCG Limited Masters License (also known as USCG Launch Operators License). The USCG requires all launch operators to be licensed. This 2-day class substitutes for the USCG exam and includes a Safe Boating certificate and USCG applications. The Launch Operator's License comes in two versions - uninspected or inspected vessels. To drive certified (inspected) launches, typical of most yacht clubs, the holder must have the Inspected Operator's License. The renewable license allows you to work at any yacht club or marina and is good for five (5) years. The holder may operate up to 1/2 mile from shore.
Recreational Boating Classes
- CPR, AED and Basic First Aid: Water rescue CPR, Advanced Bleeding and Trauma course. Certified by the USCG/ NMC and meets the requirements for the application process. The ASHI certificate is recognized for two years.
- Safe Boating Basics: Learn the aspects of boating safely and legally in one-day of classroom instruction. A must for all boaters, all ages. This class usually lowers your boat insurance premium.
- Basic Coastal Navigation: Instruction on the fundamentals of coastal navigation from the perspective that the student has no current knowledge of navigation techniques. A must for anyone intending to do any coastal cruising.
- Advanced Coastal Navigation: Topics include: tide and current calculations, determining corrections for set and drift before departure and once underway, running fixes and advancing lines of position, restricted visibility piloting, two- and three-point fixes. This 8-hour curriculum includes 2 to 3 hours hands-on chart work using skills.
- Marine Electronics: This one-day class includes Chartplotters, Radar, AIS, (DSC) VHF Radio, Fishfinders, Autopilots, and more. It is the most comprehensive class on your vessel's electronics available today.
LAST UPDATED ON Nov 5, 2022
