OUPV 6-pack captain
The OUPV 6-pack captain can: Firstly, carry 6 or fewer passengers. And secondly, can work on inland, or ocean waters. To clarify:
- Inland, means lakes, bays, and rivers inside the boundary line. To explain: this line is a line between the end of the jetties.
- Near Coastal means all Inland waters, and Ocean waters within 100-miles off-shore.
It is nicknamed, “6-pack captain” because of the 6-passenger limit. The OUPV is the most common license for: fishing guides, and tour boat operators. To carry more than 6-passengers you must have a Master license.
Also, the 6-pack is the easiest captain license to get. Basically, All you need is sea time, and then take the course.
Sea time
Sea service, or sea time, is a measurement of your lifetime experience on the water. And, it is measured in days, starting at age 16. More about counting sea time >>
OUPV Inland: 360-days on any boat as operator, or deckhand.
OUPV Near Coastal: 360-days onboard any boat as operator, or deckhand. However, 90 of these days must be on ocean waters.
OUPV 6-pack Captain Course
$1,000 / 8-days
ColPac offers an 8-day, USCG approved OUPV course for either: OUPV Inland, or OUPV Near Coastal. This course runs Monday thru Monday. And, the course is offered, at least once a month.
See schedule, or call 503-841-6066 for more info.
Schedule
Jul 11 OUPV Class
Columbia Pacific Maritime at Southwestern Oregon Community College 2140 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR8-day OUPV (6-pack) captain class
Jul 25 OUPV class
Columbia Pacific Maritime at Southwestern Oregon Community College 2140 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR8-day OUPV (6-pack) captain class
Sep 19 OUPV class
Columbia Pacific Maritime at Southwestern Oregon Community College 2140 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR8-day OUPV (6-pack) captain class.
Nov 28 OUPV
Columbia Pacific Maritime at Southwestern Oregon Community College 2140 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR8-day OUPV (6-pack) captain class
More Info
To carry more than 6-passengers requires a license as Master. Checkout the Master 100 and 200-ton page for more info >>
Additionally, ColPac offers upgrade classes for OUPV captains. Upgrade classes include: Firstly, Upgrade OUPV Inland to Near Coastal. And secondly, Upgrade OUPV to Master. Checkout the Captain Upgrade page for more info >>
If you are not sure if you should get the OUPV or Master, then read this post. Which is best for you: OUPV or Master >>