Explorer's Guide Maritime Academy West is holding the Annual Fall Grass Valley USCG approved Captain's Course November 2-13th, 2026. We are offering the OUPV Six Pack course, Assistance Towing Endorsement Course, USCG approved First Aid/CPR, AED course, the 100 Ton Master Upgrade Course, the Auxiliary Sailing Course, and the Marine Radio Operator Permit course.
The following classes will be offered in the Grass Valley area: Specific location to be notified.
OUPV (Six Pack) Course: November 2nd through the 10th with Saturday of first Aid/CPR and Sunday off. 8 am to 5 pm. Cost is $815.00. ($100 deposit required at time you sign up. Remainder due on first day of class).
Assistance Towing Endorsement Course: Evenings of November 2nd through the 4th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Cost is $125. Only $65 if taken with OUPV class (Exam may be on the 10th with the OUPV exam).
ECSI Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Blended course. Sign up on first day of OUPV class. Course is online with the Skills portion on Saturday, November 6th from 8 am to noon. Cost is $85 for captain students.
Upgrade to 100 Ton Master Course. Must have OUPV License or be enrolled in OUPV class. Class will be from November 11th through the 13th ending at Noon on Friday the 13th. Cost is $345.00.
Marine Radio Operator Permit course. Right after the Master Upgrade Friday November 13th from 12 noon to around 6 PM. Cost is $150
For further information or to sign up for courses call Instructor Captain Phil at show contact info
or go to http://www.explorersguidemaritimeacademywest.com