Captain’s Course at The Landing School

Presented by The Atlantic Captain’s Academy | Taught by Captain Nick Patey

Set your course toward a professional maritime career with the Captain’s Course at The Landing School. Whether your goal is running private charters, skippering sailboats, or captaining ferries and whale watch vessels, this program prepares you with the knowledge and credentials to take the helm.

Course Details

Dates: October 15 – February 13

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00–6:00 p.m. (in-person only)

Winter Break: December 17 – January 16 (catch-up time available)

Location: The Landing School, Arundel, ME

Instructor: Captain Nick Patey, The Atlantic Captain’s Academy

Cost:

$1,275 – OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel)

$1,750 – Combined OUPV & Master’s License
(Costs exclude on-the-water time. Testing held at course end. Additional sessions may be scheduled for weather closures.)

Licensing Options

OUPV License (“6-Pack”) – Carry up to 6 passengers on vessels up to 100 gross tons. Perfect for charter boats, sailboats, and excursions.
Master’s License – Required for inspected passenger vessels, carrying more than 6 passengers. Opens career paths on larger vessels including ferries and whale watch boats, with tonnage limits of 25, 50, or 100 GT depending on experience.

This is your opportunity to earn a respected U.S. Coast Guard credential, advance your maritime career, and gain hands-on expertise in a supportive, professional setting.

Captain's Course at The Landing School