Confident Captain | Online Captain's Courses & Coaching

You've Put In The Time.
Let's Get Your Captain's License.

MASTERS

6 PACK

OUPV

SAILING

TUGBOAT

I’ve spent 30 years as a professional captain, maritime instructor, business owner, and leadership educator. I built Confident Captain to put that experience to work for you in a practical, no-nonsense way.

$845

Master 100 GT Course

This 80-hour US Coast Guard-approved online course is used to obtain your Master 25, 50, or 100 Gross Ton Near-Coastal or Offshore License. The course is intended for those looking to operate passenger or commercial vessels up to 100 Tons.

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$645

OUPV/6-Pack Course

This 56.5-hour US Coast Guard-approved online course is tailored for mariners seeking to obtain the OUPV License, also known as the 6-Pack for carrying up to six passengers, perfect for charter fishing, sailing tours, and other small commercial vessel operations.

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$150

Sailing Endorsement

This 4 hour course is designed for any candidate holding a USCG Master license (not OUPV) who plans to operate an inspected sailing vessel.

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$150

Towing Endorsement

This 4 hour course is designed for any candidate holding a USCG Master or OUPV license who plans to tow vessels.

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Practical, Straightforward Training from Someone Who Has Actually Done the Job.

I didn’t build Confident Captain to teach people how to memorize enough answers to pass an exam.

I built it to be practical, sensible, and to help people actually learn something.

If you understand the material, passing the exam takes care of itself. More importantly, you’ll leave with knowledge you can use every time you leave the dock.

— Captain Kent Dresser

How It Works

Our flexible, online courses are made to fit your schedule. Work at your own pace to get your USCG Captain’s License.

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COURSE WORK & COACHING

Earn your USCG Captain’s License with self-paced online courses designed for busy mariners, anytime, anywhere.

Add on: Sign up for an Accountability Coach to help you set up a tailored study schedule that fits your lifestyle, set specific and realistic goals, and will check in with you on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to help you stay on track.

CERTIFICATION

Receive a digitized certificate post-exam, allowing you to apply for your USCG captain’s license with ease.

Captain Testimonials

"Opened my eyes"

Anderson Reggio, Professional Sailor/NavigatorI would never have felt appropriately prepared to take my yacht master practical examination if not for Kent and his team. Peter’s tutelage opened my eyes to areas that I hadn’t previously considered nor explored. I would not have been nearly as successful without his guidance and Kent’s encouragement to pursue this through Confident Captain.

"It opened my eyes"

Participant, STCWIt was a once in a lifetime experience that you hope you never have to experience at sea. The instructors were amazing and made sure you knew the content before you left the classroom each day.

"Helped me through every step of the way"

Sara Hastreiter, Volvo Ocean Race sailorThe legendary Kent of Confident Captain/Ocean Pros helped me every step of the way with helping me obtain my Yachtmaster ticket. With nothing to gain as I was doing the courses in England, he helped me as I blindly navigated ticketing off one requirement at a time, what and how to study based on my experience, and cheering me on along the way. Thank you for guiding me through!