Beyond the License: Building Your Captain Career
With over 32 years working as a professional captain across multiple sectors — dive boats, dolphin tours, pirate ships, tiki boats, water taxis, ferries, salvage operations, and commercial car ferries — this consultation provides real industry perspective, not theory.
I’ve worked the jobs new captains are trying to get — and I know what operators actually look for.
Not Sure Where To Start?
New captains usually have the same questions:
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Where should I work first?
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Which certifications matter?
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How do captains get hired?
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What should I charge?
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What mistakes ruin reputations?
Most people figure this out the hard way. You don’t have to.
Real-World Guidance From A Working Captain
This is not licensing prep or generic coaching.
You’ll get practical direction based on real hiring expectations, marina operations, and client behavior.
What We’ll Build Together
Career Direction
Identify the best path for your goals
(charter, private owner, club, instruction, part-time or full-time)
Getting Hired
How captains actually get recommended
Resume positioning and first impressions
Smart Certifications
Which courses help — and which don’t
Real Expectations
Pay ranges, workload, and growth timeline
For Newly Licensed Captains
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Newly licensed OUPV or Master captains
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Career changers entering boating
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Owners wanting paid captain work
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Captains struggling to get first jobs
What’s Included In Your Career Coaching Session
45-minute consultation
Personalized action plan
Phone or video
$125 Investment
Questions
Do I need experience first?
No — this helps you gain the right experience efficiently.
Is this licensing prep?
No — this is post-license career strategy.
Will this help me get my first job?
Yes — that’s the goal.
Designed specifically for new OUPV and Master captains starting their careers.
Private Boating Lessons · Captain’s License Prep · Advanced Boat Handling