SUNY Maritime grad here. I also got my six pack from Mariners Learning System back in the day. It actually helped my career along. After I graduated SUNY my first job was on tug. There was this purgatory time period where I had not passed the USCG exam yet. I was able to use that seatime to upgrade to master because I held that silly little six pack. The guys that started Diamond Marine are friends of mine and fellow alumni. While not necessary to use a service like theirs, it helps. I use a consultant for every renewal, raise in grade and increase in scope.
I’m actually currently studying to upgrade to my masters. I’m sure I’ll use them again to submit my paperwork. That’s definitely not my specialty so it’s worth it to me.
Understand that this is all learning system to learn but I’ve been out of boat since I was 12 years old and there ain’t a single piece of this that I can see that really have your fisherman that you would even use doesn’t make any sense to me that they require all this other than to protect their pocketbooks you’re doing a wonderful job I never seen anybody explain this in so much detail beautiful
Thanks, and I know what you mean. I was thinking about it the other day and it doesn’t even cover some of the practical things, such as swell height and distance between swells, things that you really need to know. But some of it is good info so… good luck.
I'm using "preparation classes" as a refresher, and every once in a while I actually learn something that I skipped over or forgot from my youth. But people want the government to "certify" them, so if that piece of paper makes you happy....
One long blast is the inland sound signal for a power-driven vessel getting underway (all lines pulled) usually quickly followed by 3 short blasts when the vessel backs. Being that guy at the boat ramp is fun!
Congratulations Captain Sands! I'm actually glad it's hard to do. I've been on quite a few chartered boats, and I put quite a bit of trust in what the Captain says.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was exactly what I was searching for. This helped greatly. Yes, you tube is our friend :). Best of luck with all of your endeavors.
Got to a face to face school. I purchased the Mariners Learning System and studied for a while but very confusing. Good Luck passing the test. Mike Adams Marine is the place to go. Crystal River, FL. You wont fail.
About to start mine, watching a few random videos on YT. Thought you looked familiar…naw…Then you mentioned OI, and HB. Small World. See you out there. Finishing some grad school for my 9-5, then planing to do the Sea School Weekends in Sept. Cool Channel, glad I found you. I’ll be burning up the ICW and Lockwood Folly in a classic mako 191with newish Yamaha all summer. See you out there.
Then I heard you mention school…I thought I liked this guy….So I google you as all of us do. I too was an art educator for 17 years, now demoted to administration. Been trying to get a job in Brunsco for a while. We need to talk art, fishing and teaching sometime for sure. Small world.
Congrats Capt Sands~! Most people take the course first and then fall on their face trying to sift through the paperwork nightmare. You can always apply for the license first before completing the course (no matter what school you are using to complete the exams and get the diploma!) Since you mentioned the videos from US Captain's Training is ua-cam.com/video/M-82EDSD8BQ/v-deo.html. Capt Neil does a great job of laying out the costs and has more tips!
Second rewrite I cannot believe how much information they want you to learn to take people out fishing it seems like to me this is just a way to protect the money you’re doing a beautiful job explaining this I’ve never seen this much detail in the video this quick I’ve been on boat since I was 12 years old and never used any of this information and Ben and Ffoggs and made it back home without GPS crazy to me I know people that got this license that I wouldn’t allow to drive my boat beautiful job
Thank you for the video and congrats on the hard work paying off. Question: I don't have my 360 days quite yet and I've seen a place called Sea School that offers a 6-day course for the OUPV. Is that something I can do first or is there a time limit once a course is complete to test and submit? I'll definitely look into the materials you used and maybe at least begin the studying. Thank you kindly!
I went through Mariners Learning System. They gave quizzes after each module just to prove the info was learned, but the final exam was given after all four modules were completed.
Hi! Congrats! I received my medical certificate about a month ago (May 12th). How much longer after that did it take for you to receive your license? It's been about a month and I haven't received it yet. Thank you.
Why doesn't the John Boat count towards your small vessel sea service time? I'm currently working on getting my OUPV and filling out my sea service forms, and a considerable amount of my days are on a 14.5 footer. I can't find anything that says certain vessels don't count towards this, so I'm curious?
How does the testing work? Is it all tied to your online courses? Do you have to take the test in person or is it online? Do test cost in addition to the course? How many times can you take the test? Once you pass the class, is there another test to take? Thanks.
I was able to take the test online, it was during Covid. Though I think you can still take it online. Everything on the test was in the MLS so I studied the course and did fine on the exam. After you pass, you’re done with testing but still have to submit all the paperwork to the coast guard.
One thing confused me. You said that you had to serve on some boats in the past. I would like to get sailing offshore boat for my self. Do I need a captain license ? Never sailed before. Thanks!
I would assume if you have a twic card your good with that. Not really sure about the physical because they asked for things I’ve never had at a physical before, like the color blind test. I’d probably check with them first.
I searched online and found the images. It took me some time but was worth it. There is a pre made pack you can purchase on Amazon but it got bad reviews. That’s why I decided to make my own.
I have the answers for the same exam. General Navigation #2 test. Does anyone have the answers for the plotting or any of the same tests for the mariners course?
Yes, best money I spent. I could have done it myself. However, they went through my paperwork and submitted for me. They caught a few mistakes that I made ahead of time which would have cost me a lot of time resubmitting. So it was worth it to me.
Where did you print those pictures for your flash cards at? I am currently working on license but only see the electronic flash cards. Please let me know. Thanks
There were some sets available for sale online but I read the reviews and they were terrible. So I found those images online and made my own. It was a long process of saving and pasting images.
You have to add your Masters license. I’m not sure how much more difficult it is though have heard of captains who go one after the other. It does require more boating time on the water.
I guess it depends on the work you want to get. For me, I give scenic tours over the summer. I make decent money between the pay and tips. Better tips if we run into a pod of dolphins:)
Do you have to have an endorsement? USsail is offering their classes. It doesn't seem like they have the books. Should I take the Mariners Learning program instead?
@@Victoriaearth143 I can’t really compare because I only did mariners. I liked that mariners had the books plus audio files so I could listen as well. I would say, I still supplemented that course by watching UA-cam videos, especially US Captains Training
I hate to ask I really do but i am about to go to sea school on june 10th what would be a good place to go to study the general knowledge on what i should look for on the test
@@ft6972 it was pretty straight forward as I remember. Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels. They want to know what meds you take, stuff like that. However, there was a color blind test. They did ask me about previous surgeries. I had a torn meniscus at one point but it wasn’t an issue. Having said that, I do have a friend who now has a heart condition. He’s been a captain for years but they wouldn’t renew him because of it.
No such license exists. No such thing as a "Captains" license. No such thing as a "Six Pack" license. It's an OUPV. Operator of a Uninspected Passenger Vessel
@@SandsintheSurf So I've been rejected multiple times for color blindness (red/green deficiency btw), I saw that the coast guard will only allow color blind individuals to operate during the day. Is that the case?
SUNY Maritime grad here. I also got my six pack from Mariners Learning System back in the day. It actually helped my career along. After I graduated SUNY my first job was on tug. There was this purgatory time period where I had not passed the USCG exam yet. I was able to use that seatime to upgrade to master because I held that silly little six pack. The guys that started Diamond Marine are friends of mine and fellow alumni. While not necessary to use a service like theirs, it helps. I use a consultant for every renewal, raise in grade and increase in scope.
I’m actually currently studying to upgrade to my masters. I’m sure I’ll use them again to submit my paperwork. That’s definitely not my specialty so it’s worth it to me.
Passed my exam today!!! Overload lemme tell you, but I did it!!
Congratulations!
Understand that this is all learning system to learn but I’ve been out of boat since I was 12 years old and there ain’t a single piece of this that I can see that really have your fisherman that you would even use doesn’t make any sense to me that they require all this other than to protect their pocketbooks you’re doing a wonderful job I never seen anybody explain this in so much detail beautiful
Thanks, and I know what you mean. I was thinking about it the other day and it doesn’t even cover some of the practical things, such as swell height and distance between swells, things that you really need to know. But some of it is good info so… good luck.
I'm using "preparation classes" as a refresher, and every once in a while I actually learn something that I skipped over or forgot from my youth. But people want the government to "certify" them, so if that piece of paper makes you happy....
Great video! It was a pleasure helping you. Congrats again!
Thank you! And thanks to your help, I’m now about captain for TourH20 here on the coast of Brunswick County
One long blast is the inland sound signal for a power-driven vessel getting underway (all lines pulled) usually quickly followed by 3 short blasts when the vessel backs. Being that guy at the boat ramp is fun!
Congratulations Captain Sands! I'm actually glad it's hard to do. I've been on quite a few chartered boats, and I put quite a bit of trust in what the Captain says.
Great information Captain!!! I’m pulling the trigger to get my license!
Thank you so much for making this video. It was exactly what I was searching for. This helped greatly. Yes, you tube is our friend :). Best of luck with all of your endeavors.
Congratulations Captain! Thanks for sharing and all the helpful information! Hope to do this in the future
Got to a face to face school. I purchased the Mariners Learning System and studied for a while but very confusing. Good Luck passing the test. Mike Adams Marine is the place to go. Crystal River, FL. You wont fail.
About to start mine, watching a few random videos on YT. Thought you looked familiar…naw…Then you mentioned OI, and HB. Small World. See you out there. Finishing some grad school for my 9-5, then planing to do the Sea School Weekends in Sept. Cool Channel, glad I found you. I’ll be burning up the ICW and Lockwood Folly in a classic mako 191with newish Yamaha all summer. See you out there.
Then I heard you mention school…I thought I liked this guy….So I google you as all of us do. I too was an art educator for 17 years, now demoted to administration. Been trying to get a job in Brunsco for a while. We need to talk art, fishing and teaching sometime for sure. Small world.
Congratulations Ian! Hope to see you in May. Built a ghost shrimp pump, fingers crossed it works!
I only saw one other home made. The one issue they had was theirs wasn’t long enough to go deep enough.
Hell yeah captain Sands you brought me some inspiration I’ve been needing
You should market those flash cards!
I'm not a smart man but I know what love is
Congrats Capt Sands~! Most people take the course first and then fall on their face trying to sift through the paperwork nightmare. You can always apply for the license first before completing the course (no matter what school you are using to complete the exams and get the diploma!) Since you mentioned the videos from US Captain's Training is ua-cam.com/video/M-82EDSD8BQ/v-deo.html. Capt Neil does a great job of laying out the costs and has more tips!
Congratulations CAPT. Sands. I’ll take you out on my boat any time for free! Just kidding. I am very proud of you for doing this..
Thank you!
Congratulations 👏🎉👏👏👏 CAPTAIN!
That's awesome man congrats and good luck with it
What a great overview! Thanks
Them books would help if you wanna help a beginner 😎❣️
Second rewrite I cannot believe how much information they want you to learn to take people out fishing it seems like to me this is just a way to protect the money you’re doing a beautiful job explaining this I’ve never seen this much detail in the video this quick I’ve been on boat since I was 12 years old and never used any of this information and Ben and Ffoggs and made it back home without GPS crazy to me I know people that got this license that I wouldn’t allow to drive my boat beautiful job
i have owned 2 boats and fish 4 days a week is there any way to use this time on the on water time?
Let’s go Brandon!
Love the yard flags! Charlotte NC
Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!!!
Great video! Thanks!!
Thank you for all the information. Thank you
Congratulations! Nice boat! Cool flags!!!
Thank you for the video and congrats on the hard work paying off. Question: I don't have my 360 days quite yet and I've seen a place called Sea School that offers a 6-day course for the OUPV. Is that something I can do first or is there a time limit once a course is complete to test and submit? I'll definitely look into the materials you used and maybe at least begin the studying. Thank you kindly!
I think if I’m not mistaken that you have one year from the time you pass the exam to submit the paperwork. Good luck!
That looks like a Passport. Does it effectively replace a Passport, when traveling internationally ?
It does look like a passport but does not replace one.
When you take the course and pass the test, how long is that good for? Say you passed and then applied a year or two later, does that still work?
I believe you have one year to apply.
Do you take a test after each module or one final exam? Thanks for the video!
I went through Mariners Learning System. They gave quizzes after each module just to prove the info was learned, but the final exam was given after all four modules were completed.
What happens if you fail the exam? Can you retake it?
Hi! Congrats! I received my medical certificate about a month ago (May 12th). How much longer after that did it take for you to receive your license? It's been about a month and I haven't received it yet. Thank you.
They pretty much came within a week of each other so I think yours would arrive soon. Congrats to you as well.
@@SandsintheSurf thanks!
I hear you say Holden Beach are you around the Wilmington area I'm looking to do this whole process soon thank you for the info
Wilmington is about a 40 minute drive.
@@SandsintheSurf out there in Boco I lived in Leland for a while and all the work I do is in Bolivia and supply and what not
Why doesn't the John Boat count towards your small vessel sea service time? I'm currently working on getting my OUPV and filling out my sea service forms, and a considerable amount of my days are on a 14.5 footer. I can't find anything that says certain vessels don't count towards this, so I'm curious?
I only had a trolling motor on it so it wasn’t really a motorboat
How does the testing work? Is it all tied to your online courses? Do you have to take the test in person or is it online? Do test cost in addition to the course? How many times can you take the test? Once you pass the class, is there another test to take? Thanks.
I was able to take the test online, it was during Covid. Though I think you can still take it online. Everything on the test was in the MLS so I studied the course and did fine on the exam. After you pass, you’re done with testing but still have to submit all the paperwork to the coast guard.
One thing confused me. You said that you had to serve on some boats in the past. I would like to get sailing offshore boat for my self. Do I need a captain license ? Never sailed before. Thanks!
I would think you would only need the license if you were carrying paying customers, unless there are other circumstances I’m not aware of.
What about if I already have a twic card and a physical card valid for 2 years?
I would assume if you have a twic card your good with that. Not really sure about the physical because they asked for things I’ve never had at a physical before, like the color blind test. I’d probably check with them first.
Hey where did you find all the nav lights/shapes to print & make your own flash cards like you did in your video?
I searched online and found the images. It took me some time but was worth it. There is a pre made pack you can purchase on Amazon but it got bad reviews. That’s why I decided to make my own.
My cousin is the captain of the ferry to Baldhead island.
That’s cool. Sometime I see the ferry go by and I think, I could drive that boat, lol.
I have the answers for the same exam. General Navigation #2 test. Does anyone have the answers for the plotting or any of the same tests for the mariners course?
Congrats! Does a kayak count as a boat?
I would say no but some of today’s kayaks are so fancy they should ;)
@@SandsintheSurf lol!
I can do everything except pass the colorblind test…:(
Good job Captain!))
How many times are we allowed to take the final exam? Thank you.
3. Also lets say you pass 3 out of 5 modules, you then only need to complete the remaining 2.
Dear sir Do you have these books for OUPV in PDF formate ?
I actually ordered the hard copy instead. I like to write and take notes in a real book but that’s just me
You didn’t mention the cost of the service that you used for the paperwork.. Diamond..?
Yes, best money I spent. I could have done it myself. However, they went through my paperwork and submitted for me. They caught a few mistakes that I made ahead of time which would have cost me a lot of time resubmitting. So it was worth it to me.
Yes, but, I meant that you didn't say what the cost of that was. How much did that service cost? @@SandsintheSurf
@@SuperHowyalikemenow oh, gotcha. I think it was around $250.
Where did you print those pictures for your flash cards at? I am currently working on license but only see the electronic flash cards. Please let me know. Thanks
There were some sets available for sale online but I read the reviews and they were terrible. So I found those images online and made my own. It was a long process of saving and pasting images.
Amazon sells them. The best set I ever had was from the military, but those are long gone.
Is proper color vision mandatory?
I do know as part of my physical I was required to take a color blind test. Not sure what would be considered passing though.
What if I haven't done any time on the water? I'm new.
If you don’t have a boat, find friends with a boat or maybe join a boat club.
How much more difficult is it to get the add on to have more than 6 people?
You have to add your Masters license. I’m not sure how much more difficult it is though have heard of captains who go one after the other. It does require more boating time on the water.
I just have one question, how much money can you make from this?
I guess it depends on the work you want to get. For me, I give scenic tours over the summer. I make decent money between the pay and tips. Better tips if we run into a pod of dolphins:)
I got a question I have like 137 days of sea time do I still have to wait for a whole year to get my 6 pack ? Or could I use the 90 days from that ?
You’ll need to have a minimum of 360 days boating experience. Ninety of those days must have occurred in the last three years.
Why does the jon boat not count t?
@@palmstopinesoutdoors9304 I guess it could count if it had a motor. I only had a trolling motor on it so it wasnt registered as a power vessel.
Is there a special sheet I can get to log my hours? I want it to be accepted to obtain my six pack captains license.
Yes, there is a sea service form from the USCG. I believe this links to it -> www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/forms/CG_719S.pdf
Do you have to have an endorsement?
USsail is offering their classes. It doesn't seem like they have the books. Should I take the Mariners Learning program instead?
@@Victoriaearth143 I can’t really compare because I only did mariners. I liked that mariners had the books plus audio files so I could listen as well. I would say, I still supplemented that course by watching UA-cam videos, especially US Captains Training
I hate to ask I really do but i am about to go to sea school on june 10th what would be a good place to go to study the general knowledge on what i should look for on the test
Is it the same license for any state?
As I understand it, yes.
You had to take a blood test?
If I remember right, I think I just peed in cup. Either way it was to test me for drugs.
@@SandsintheSurf was it observed? Or did they hand you a cup and tell you to go to the bathroom
@@SandsintheSurf can you also break down what the physical was like? I have some pretty bad surgical scars and stuff would that become an issue?
@@ft6972 if I remember correctly, it wasn’t observed but I wasn’t allowed to flush the toilet
@@ft6972 it was pretty straight forward as I remember. Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels. They want to know what meds you take, stuff like that. However, there was a color blind test. They did ask me about previous surgeries. I had a torn meniscus at one point but it wasn’t an issue.
Having said that, I do have a friend who now has a heart condition. He’s been a captain for years but they wouldn’t renew him because of it.
im not taking advice from a trumpet🤣
Hi....
No such license exists. No such thing as a "Captains" license. No such thing as a "Six Pack" license. It's an OUPV. Operator of a Uninspected Passenger Vessel
True, though if you tell people you have a 6 pack, the generally know what you mean.
The twic card requirement is a total scam and waste of money
wait hold up, what about color blindness?...
Ihadto take a color blindness test as part of the physical
@@SandsintheSurf So I've been rejected multiple times for color blindness (red/green deficiency btw), I saw that the coast guard will only allow color blind individuals to operate during the day. Is that the case?
@@joelmitchell4289 I’m not sure. You would have to check with them. But best wishes
@@SandsintheSurf Will do! It'll be a while before I can even attempt the test (gotta get a boat first lol) but I'll check
666 👍 lol