The knowledge requirement is satisfied by a series of written examinations. We provide you with the necessary textbooks, navigation charts, plotting instruments and professional instruction required to prepare you for successful completion of these examinations. We also administer the exams for the Coast Guard so you will not be required to take any more exams after completing our course. The required exams for the OUPV license are:

• Rules of the Road (30-questions with a minimum passing score of 90%)
• Navigation Plotting (10-questions with a minimum passing score of 70%)
• Navigation General (20-questions with a minimum passing score of 70%)
• Deck General and Safety (70-questions with a minimum passing score of 70%).

The experience questions are answered by USCG sea service forms you complete and submit with your license application. The OUPV license requires a minimum of 360 days of boating experience -- 90 days of which must have been obtained within the past three years. The near coastal waters endorsement for the OUPV requires a minimum of 90 days off-shore. This 90 day requirement is NOT restricted to the last three years. We provide the required forms and assist you with their proper completion.

You prove satisfactory health by taking a complete physical administered by a MD of your choice. We will provide the required US Coast Guard forms for your physician to complete. During class, we will emphasize those mistakes most commonly made when filling out the forms to allow you to avoid those pitfalls.

Good citizenship is demonstrated by the successful completion of a drug test, a criminal background check conducted by the USCG, and the submission of either a passport or original birth certificate and your social security card.

You must also have current First Aid and CPR certifications. Both must have been issued within the last 12 months. If you need to renew your certifications, we have an American Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructor on staff who can provide you with the required refresher training at a small additional charge.

Course Schedule: To be announced in OUPV and Masters class. Will be immediately after OUPV/Masters class one evening 6pm-10pm
See instructor for Infant/Child CPR or Oxygen courses.

U.S. Coast Guard Requirements: OUPV or Masters License
Course Schedule: Offered during OUPV course dates. Date will be announced at the beginning of OUPV class. The class will be immediately following the OUPV from 6pm-10pm one evening.