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In-Command Seamanship Training In-Command is a new certified US Powerboating training center in partnership with Wickford Boat Rentals! Be Safe, Be Sure, Be In-Command!

10/12/2026

🧑‍✈️ Start 2027 with Your OUPV / 6-Pack Captain’s License
80-Hour U.S. Coast Guard-Approved Course

If becoming a licensed captain is one of your goals for 2027, now is the time to start planning.

Our next Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course—commonly known as the 6-Pack Captain’s License course—begins January 12.

Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard in lieu of the written examination, this 80-hour course prepares you for the OUPV license application process and covers the knowledge needed to operate passenger vessels upon Near Coastal, Great Lakes & Inland Waters.

⚓ Course Topics Include:

Shiphandling – docking, maneuvering & close-quarters control
Coastal Navigation – plotting, chart reading & route planning
Emergency Procedures – including man-overboard and onboard incidents
Navigation Rules – understanding and applying the Rules of the Road
Pollution Prevention – compliance & best practices
Watchstanding – safe vessel oversight & responsibilities

📅 January 2027 Course

Course Dates: January 12 – February 20, 2027

Price: $1,400

Class Size: Maximum 10 students

Location: In-Command Seamanship Training Center — One Phillips Street, Wickford, RI 02852

📋 Want Help with Your License Application?

You can also register for the OUPV Course + License Application Assistance Consultation package for $1,595.

This option combines your OUPV training with personal assistance completing the paperwork required for your Merchant Mariner Credential application.

Additional Licensing Requirements Include:
TWIC Card
Physical Exam & Drug Test
Coast Guard Evaluation and Licensing Fees

Registration is open now for January 2027.

👉 Learn More & Register for OUPV / 6-Pack Training
https://www.incommandri.com/events/6-pack-operator-of-uninspected-passenger-vessels-oupv-u-s-coast-guard-domestic-2026/

10/07/2026

🌍 Planning to Charter Abroad? Start with Powerboat Cruising
If an international bareboat charter is on your future travel list, now is a good time to start thinking about the training and credentials you may need.

Our 5-day Powerboat Cruising course, combining Basic, Inshore, and Night Operations, provides comprehensive hands-on cruising experience and qualifies you to apply for your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC).

Conducted aboard a Sabre 36 Express, the course builds practical experience across multiple aspects of cruising and prepares you to operate with greater confidence when venturing farther from home.

⚓ Powerboat Cruising Includes:
✔ Basic powerboat handling
✔ Inshore cruising skills
✔ Night operations
✔ Multi-day practical experience
✔ Eligibility to apply for your IPC upon successful completion

📅 Next Session Dates Coming Soon

Planning ahead for an international charter? This is a great time to get Powerboat Cruising on your radar for the upcoming season.

👉 Learn More About Powerboat Cruising
https://www.incommandri.com/events/powerboat-cruising/

📩 Want to schedule Powerboat Cruising on your own boat?
Contact us at [email protected]

10/06/2026

October brings a change of pace on the water—but at In-Command, there’s plenty happening as one boating season begins to transition into the next.

This month, our focus shifts toward fall training, private instruction, and planning ahead.

We’re looking for experienced instructors to join our team for the 2027 season, registration is open for our January OUPV / 6-Pack Captain’s License course, and we’re already preparing new educational opportunities for the winter and early spring.

For recreational boaters, training doesn’t have to end when our boats come out of the water. We can continue working with you aboard your own boat, weather permitting, while New Owner Training remains an important resource for boaters learning a new or unfamiliar vessel.

⭐ Featured This Month
🧑‍🏫 We’re Seeking Instructors: Join the In-Command instructional team for the 2027 season
👩‍🏫 Women In-Command Instructors Wanted: Help us grow this popular program
⚓ OUPV / 6-Pack Registration Is Open: Start planning now for our January 2027 course
🛥 New Owner Training: Customized training for new and transitioning boat owners
🧭 Coming This Winter: Navigation 101 with Navionics
🚤 Private Training Continues: Train aboard your own boat, weather permitting
The boats may be coming out of the water, but learning, training, and preparing for what comes next don’t have an off-season.

Let’s make the most of fall—and start getting ready for what’s ahead. ⚓

Our next newsletter "Fall Training, Career Opportunities & What’s Ahead for 2027" is coming tomorrow, October 6th!Subscr...
10/05/2026

Our next newsletter "Fall Training, Career Opportunities & What’s Ahead for 2027" is coming tomorrow, October 6th!

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09/30/2026

Just become our boats come out doesn't mean your training has to stop.

After Columbus Day, private training can continue on your own boat, weather permitting.

That means fall is still an excellent time to work on the exact skills you need aboard the vessel you actually operate.

We can customize training around:
Twin-screw handling
Joystick maneuvering
Single screw + bow thruster
Docking at your home slip
Close-quarters maneuvering
Crew communication
New or unfamiliar equipment
Your specific boating goals

And if you’ve recently purchased a boat—or you're moving up to a larger vessel—our New Owner Training and Bow-to-Stern Dockside Assessment programs are designed specifically for you.

Your boat. Your equipment. Your dock. Your goals.

👉 Explore Private Training on Your Boat

You do not become a boat captain the day your license arrives in the mail.You become one long before that, in the classr...
09/29/2026

You do not become a boat captain the day your license arrives in the mail.

You become one long before that, in the classroom, on the water, and in the way you think about risk, crew, and responsibility.

If you are serious about earning your US Coast Guard boat captain’s license, you already know it is more than passing a test. You have to hit your sea-time requirements, pass a medical exam, clear the background checks, and prove that you can handle real situations, not just multiple-choice questions.

That is where structured seamanship training changes everything. You work through coastal navigation, Rules of the Road, watchstanding, ship handling, and maritime law, then back it up with hands-on drills that feel a lot like the days you will have on the water.

You also open doors. OUPV, Master 100 Gross Tons, commercial fishing, marine survey work, passenger vessels, harbor jobs, and more all start to become real options instead of daydreams.

You do not just want a license. You want people to trust you with their lives.

If you already hold a license, would you still pass the same standard you expect from new captains today? If you are working toward your first one, what part of the process feels most confusing right now?

Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇



https://www.incommandri.com/how-to-get-your-us-coast-guard-boat-captains-license-guide/

09/29/2026

Planning a birthday your husband will remember?

If he loves the sea and sailing, celebrate him with a private boat charter along Rhode Island's beautiful coastline.

With a licensed captain at the helm, you can relax while he enjoys the day on the water.

Share lunch in a quiet cove, explore Narragansett Bay, visit Newport, or make the trip to Block Island.

You can also experience Lorelei, a classic Sabre 36 Express with comfortable seating, a galley, a full head, a swim platform, and space to relax in the shade.

Which Rhode Island destination would make the perfect birthday surprise for your husband?



https://www.wickfordboatrentals.com/half-and-full-day-captained-charters/

09/28/2026

6 Pack / Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) – U.S. Coast Guard (Domestic)

If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a licensed captain and taking paying passengers on the water, this 80-hour course is your first step. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard in lieu of the written exam, the OUPV—often called the “6 Pack License”—prepares you for your license application so you can operate passenger vessels upon Near Coastal, Great Lakes & Inland Waters.

This comprehensive training covers:
Shiphandling – docking, maneuvering & close-quarters control
Coastal Navigation – plotting, chart reading, and route planning
Emergency Procedures – from man-overboard to onboard incidents
Navigation Rules – understanding and applying the “rules of the road”
Pollution Prevention – compliance and best practices
Watchstanding – safe vessel oversight and responsibilities

If your goal is to earn your Master 100 Ton License but you don’t currently hold a license, start here. Through our partnership with Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI), graduates can access discounted online upgrades for the Master’s 100 GRT or Limited Master (Launch) credentials. Complete your OUPV with us by taking the short online upgrade and submitting all credentials together for maximum efficiency.

📢 This course fills up fast—secure your spot early!
Course Dates: October 13 – November 21

Co-Requisites & Recommended Add-Ons:
First Aid/CPR
FCC Exam
Upgrade OUPV to Master 100 Ton
Upgrade Master 100 to Master 200 Ton

Required Materials:
Plotting Tools (Dividers, Parallel Ruler, or Triangles)
Calculator (TI-30 or TI-36)
Pencils & erasers
Training Charts (provided by NMI)

Price: $1,350 USD + cost of materials
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 10 students
Location: In-Command Seamanship Training Center — One Phillips Street, Wickford, RI 02852
📞 401-472-3389

https://www.incommandri.com/events/6-pack-operator-of-uninspected-passenger-vessels-oupv-u-s-coast-guard-domestic-2026/

Address

1 Phillips Street
North Kingstown, RI
02852

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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(401) 472-3389

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