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Becoming a Captain

What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.

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    Trips & Marketplace for Captains

    Schools and opportunities for becoming a Captain.
    Discussions:
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    Latest: 'How To Become A Boat Captain' - The Complete Guide Dogfather, Dec 15, 2020
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  1. The Chairman

    On becoming a Captain...

    The Chairman, Apr 26, 2010 ... 4 5 6
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    44,923
    lerpy
    Jan 22, 2016
  2. 2airishuman

    Retirement job driving dive boats?

    2airishuman, Dec 20, 2019 ... 4 5 6
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    5,861
    chillyinCanada
    Feb 24, 2021
  3. Wookie

    Experience or license - What makes a Captain?

    Wookie, Jan 12, 2019 ... 2 3
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    2,876
    nolatom
    May 6, 2019
  4. scubasteve03

    Advice needed on the best way to become a Captain

    scubasteve03, Feb 14, 2013
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    6,858
    captmike
    Oct 14, 2018
  5. Slym

    The Basics

    Slym, Jun 5, 2016 ... 2
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    11
    Views:
    3,839
    Octopusprime
    Nov 22, 2016
  6. haring

    Do you need commercial / captain license when taking out paying clients in Florida?

    haring, Jul 1, 2016
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    2,160
    MaxBottomtime
    Jul 21, 2016
  7. dkiely

    Medical DQ

    dkiely, Jun 13, 2016
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    842
    dkiely
    Jun 18, 2016
  8. captwilliam

    Thinking About Becoming A Professional Captain?

    captwilliam, Jan 19, 2015
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    2,962
    The Chairman
    Feb 19, 2016
  9. AKL

    Italian boat license

    AKL, Nov 16, 2015
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    2,310
    AKL
    Nov 16, 2015
  10. Mutant

    Is there am online practice test for the captains license

    Mutant, Apr 28, 2015
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    2,417
    Rooster59
    Jun 27, 2015
  11. BabySweetlipsLover

    Online Basic Boating / Navigation Resources

    BabySweetlipsLover, Feb 28, 2015
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    3,697
    25_Ton_Master
    Mar 24, 2015
  12. HowardE

    Starting Master 100T Near Coastal

    HowardE, Apr 20, 2012 ... 2
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    Views:
    5,808
    25_Ton_Master
    Feb 27, 2015
  13. TigerDiver8

    Logging Time towards my Captain License

    TigerDiver8, Mar 28, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    10
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    10,215
    H3LlIoN
    Feb 6, 2015
  14. Bopper

    At What Point Do You Become A Boat For Hire And What Are The Legal Ramifications?

    Bopper, Aug 9, 2014 ... 2
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    3,672
    luscioman
    Aug 26, 2014
  15. pnyxtr

    How/where do I properly learn to drive boats?

    pnyxtr, Jan 18, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    14,506
    Adventure-Ocean
    Sep 21, 2013
  16. Rick Blades

    International License

    Rick Blades, Jun 14, 2012
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    8
    Views:
    8,087
    ZamaTim
    Apr 11, 2013
  17. MarinersSchool

    Which USCG Captain’s License Can I Qualify For?

    MarinersSchool, Aug 30, 2011
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    Views:
    8,206
    rjack321
    Feb 12, 2013
  18. CAPTAIN SINBAD

    Can anyone explain the ocean conditions classification system?

    CAPTAIN SINBAD, Feb 8, 2013
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    Views:
    2,631
    mathauck0814
    Feb 8, 2013
  19. Ocean County Diver

    Towing Endorsement

    Ocean County Diver, Feb 1, 2013
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    2,603
    Ocean County Diver
    Feb 3, 2013
  20. lds922

    OUPV - 6 Pack, Checklist and some questions.

    lds922, May 8, 2012
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    Views:
    5,830
    briankinley2004
    Oct 8, 2012
  21. CAPTAIN SINBAD

    Logging my hours on a dive boat

    CAPTAIN SINBAD, Mar 16, 2012
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    5,853
    mmerriman
    Aug 2, 2012
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