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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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    28
    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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    45,150
    lerpy
    Jan 22, 2016
  2. SentinelAce

    How hard is the written test?

    SentinelAce, May 23, 2021 ... 2 3
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    Views:
    751
    mmerriman
    Jun 2, 2021
  3. 2airishuman

    Retirement job driving dive boats?

    2airishuman, Dec 20, 2019 ... 5 6 7
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    Views:
    6,711
    KevinNM
    May 24, 2021
  4. Aqua Marine St Thomas

    Looking for dive boat captain in USVI

    Aqua Marine St Thomas, Apr 15, 2021
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    189
    Tyler HalfTheHill
    Apr 22, 2021
  5. Wookie

    Experience or license - What makes a Captain?

    Wookie, Jan 12, 2019 ... 2 3
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    3,016
    nolatom
    May 6, 2019
  6. scubasteve03

    Advice needed on the best way to become a Captain

    scubasteve03, Feb 14, 2013
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    6,956
    captmike
    Oct 14, 2018
  7. Slym

    The Basics

    Slym, Jun 5, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    3,898
    Octopusprime
    Nov 22, 2016
  8. haring

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

    haring, Jul 1, 2016
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    2,263
    MaxBottomtime
    Jul 21, 2016
  9. dkiely

    Medical DQ

    dkiely, Jun 13, 2016
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    2
    Views:
    874
    dkiely
    Jun 18, 2016
  10. captwilliam

    Thinking About Becoming A Professional Captain?

    captwilliam, Jan 19, 2015
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    2,989
    The Chairman
    Feb 19, 2016
  11. AKL

    Italian boat license

    AKL, Nov 16, 2015
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    2,340
    AKL
    Nov 16, 2015
  12. Mutant

    Is there am online practice test for the captains license

    Mutant, Apr 28, 2015
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    2,445
    Rooster59
    Jun 27, 2015
  13. BabySweetlipsLover

    Online Basic Boating / Navigation Resources

    BabySweetlipsLover, Feb 28, 2015
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    3,715
    25_Ton_Master
    Mar 24, 2015
  14. HowardE

    Starting Master 100T Near Coastal

    HowardE, Apr 20, 2012 ... 2
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    5,852
    25_Ton_Master
    Feb 27, 2015
  15. TigerDiver8

    Logging Time towards my Captain License

    TigerDiver8, Mar 28, 2013 ... 2
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    10,496
    H3LlIoN
    Feb 6, 2015
  16. 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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    3,719
    luscioman
    Aug 26, 2014
  17. pnyxtr

    How/where do I properly learn to drive boats?

    pnyxtr, Jan 18, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    Views:
    14,581
    Adventure-Ocean
    Sep 21, 2013
  18. Rick Blades

    International License

    Rick Blades, Jun 14, 2012
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    8,127
    ZamaTim
    Apr 11, 2013
  19. MarinersSchool

    Which USCG Captain’s License Can I Qualify For?

    MarinersSchool, Aug 30, 2011
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    8,273
    rjack321
    Feb 12, 2013
  20. CAPTAIN SINBAD

    Can anyone explain the ocean conditions classification system?

    CAPTAIN SINBAD, Feb 8, 2013
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    Views:
    2,651
    mathauck0814
    Feb 8, 2013
  21. Ocean County Diver

    Towing Endorsement

    Ocean County Diver, Feb 1, 2013
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    2,632
    Ocean County Diver
    Feb 3, 2013
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