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Bola

Posted 3/31/2005 7:01 AM (#30386 - in reply to #30336)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

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Location: Jefferson Co.

Were also getting ready here.

Anyone interested in taking the limited captains license class and exam please email me or call to sign up for the class. I have a class scheduled for April 29-may 1 In Janesville at the DNR station from 8-5 daily. the cost is $250 per person. Dale Helgeson (262)903-5460 [email protected]

COAST GUARD LICENSE COURSE: LIMITED OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSEL (Limited OUPV)

April 29, 30, May 1, 2005 at DNR Station in Janesville

For operating in parts of: or all of:
• Sturgeon Bay Ship canal
• Fox River
• Lake Butte des Mortes
• Lake Winneconne
• Lake Poygan
• Wolf River
• Rock River
• Lake Koshkonong

WHAT IS THE LIMITED OUPV?
A Limited OUPV license permits work for pay on selected inland federal waters in a power driven vessel with 6 or fewer passengers. The 24-hour course builds on the student’s experience on the water, offering the same privileges as the regular OUPV but in a more limited geographic area.
Approved by U.S. Coast Guard
LIMITED OPERATOR OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSEL COURSE
Qualify to work on select Wisconsin waterways and learn how to be a safe and responsible boater with a course for the Limited Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel license.

• charter fishing
• guiding
• sailing instruction or charters
(on any boat with a motor)
• water taxi
• moving boats

The United States Coast Guard recently increased its scrutiny of boat operators. Now is the time to get your training and certification!

• It’s quick: This is a 24-hour course held over three 8-hour days with a 50-question exam.
• It’s easier to qualify: Only 90 days on specific waters.
• It’s focused: The license provides full rights to work on the water, within the license area

Participants will learn:
• Rules of the Road
• Navigation aids for safe boating
• Proper and safe operations of a vessel
• Handling emergency situations
• Navigation techniques including charts, GPS and compass
• Boat handling and docking
• Federal Code of Regulations for Mariners
PLUS: The fee includes materials, charts, a 250-page student manual, and the final licensing exam. Those who successfully complete the course receive a certificate which can be submitted with the completed application for a license to the USCG Regional Exam Center, along with a request for the specific geographic area.
a certified PRESENTER:
Captain Gary Kulibert has been on area waters for over 40 years. He is a U.S. Coast Guard-approved instructor and a certified American Sailing Association instructor. His company is also certified to teach Limited OUPV in three U.S. Coast Guard Regions; OUPV for Inland, Great Lakes and Near Coastal Waters; and Assistance Towing. Much of his work is done on his 30-foot Catalina sailboat, North Winds.

Fee: The $250 fee includes materials, charts, a 250-page student manual, and the final licensing exam.

Edited by Bola 3/31/2005 7:02 AM

schmidtwi

Posted 3/31/2005 1:00 PM (#30408 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

I just talked to Sarah at NEWTC. One person dropped out today, and I signed up - still at 4 people. They will make a decision if they're going to hold the April class by tomorrow. The next scheduled class is 5/6-5/8.

T-Bone

Posted 3/31/2005 3:06 PM (#30421 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

Does anybody know, approximately how many guides or charter captains are there on the Winnebago system? Just curious.

Licensed???

Posted 3/31/2005 8:18 PM (#30445 - in reply to #30421)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

Not Many with a USCG license. Maybe 4-6.

hafe

Posted 4/1/2005 10:40 AM (#30472 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

The class at NWTI is scheduled,and will be held 4/08 to 4/10.
Thanks Everyone

dragger

Posted 4/18/2005 9:54 PM (#31223 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

There are a lot of guides on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. Are they required to get this license also?

schmidtwi

Posted 4/19/2005 11:48 AM (#31259 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

Yes, the Federal Navigable Waters include the Mississippi and tributaries. To guide on these waters, you must have a Limited OUPV license.

Our Limited OUPV instructor told us there was a duck hunting guide that was nailed because he was guiding on the Mississippi River.

JAVELYN

Posted 4/19/2005 4:11 PM (#31278 - in reply to #30127)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

DOC--I JUST WANTED TO OFFER SOME INSIGHT IN REFERENCE TO THE COMMENT YOU REPEATED ABOUT, "WHERE WAS THE C.G. HELICOPTER WHEN THE TWO BOYS DROWNED". THE SHERIFFS OFFICE WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE COAST GUARD AND THEY WERE READY TO FLY AS SOON AS THE WINDS ALLOWED. IF YOU RECALL, THE WINDS WERE 40-50 MILES PER HOUR THAT NIGHT AND THE HELICOPTER IS LIMITED BY WEATHER CONDITIONS. IN MY 28 YEARS OF WORKING FOR THE SHERIFFS OFFICE, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS THAT REQUIRED THE SERVICE OF THE C. G. HELICOPTER OUT OF TRAVERSE CITY , MI. THE ONLY TIMES THAT THE CREW WOULD NOT FLY IMMEDIATELY WAS BECASUE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS OTHERWISE WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO RECIEVE IMMEDIATE RESPONSES FROM THEM. DO I WISH THERE WAS A C.G. STATION CLOSER WITH A HELICOTER, YOU BET. I KNOW THIS IS OFF THE ORIGINAL TOPIC BUT I DID WANT TO CLEAR UP THAT ISSUE. THANK YOU. LT. PAUL SCHREIBER. WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

schmidtwi

Posted 4/20/2005 11:20 AM (#31321 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

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Location: Neenah, WI

I must correct myself. To guide on the Mississippi or Great Lakes, you're required to have a full OUPV license. The Limited OUPV is for inland only - Winnebago, Wolf, Lower Fox, Rock, Koshkonong & Sturgeon Bay shipping canal.

Javelyn - thanks for the comments. It's nice to know the USCG is at least available if needed.

Bill

Edited by schmidtwi 4/20/2005 11:22 AM

tyee

Posted 4/23/2005 9:24 PM (#31423 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

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Congrats, Mr. Bluegill on getting your 6pack license!
Good Luck
Tyee

Shep

Posted 4/25/2005 7:43 AM (#31460 - in reply to #31423)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

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Congrats, Troy!

Next off season, I will get my OUPV. I figure now that I'm up here, and the Bay is so close, I'm going to take advantage of it. A friend from Pewaukee got his in February, and it was a well run class for 10 days. If I can get the instructor to set up a class in Fondy, that would be ideal for me. I will post as things progress.

Krowbar

Posted 5/10/2005 2:19 PM (#32164 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

Once you take the (OUPV) test do you pay $250.00 to renew every year after? Or is it a flat few like your guides licenses.
A message for Shep or others if you get something set up in Fond du Lac or close by could you send a note out or email me.
[email protected]

Thanks,
Tony

WalleyeX

Posted 5/10/2005 3:20 PM (#32168 - in reply to #30002)
Subject: RE: FYI Captains license on Winnebago

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Posts: 181

Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Just completed getting my Limited 6 pack captains license. You will need to do many things every year such as staying certifed in first aid and CPR along with drug testing. Every 5 years you will need to renew by taking hearing, eye sight, physical etc... There are many tasks that you need to do besides passing the test. The Limited 6 pack Captain's Application is 15 pages. Besides the test and application you will need to have designated equipment for your boat if guiding. By the time this is done I will have shelled out around $700 to $800 (course, test, application, needed certifications, health exams, drug tests, equipment for boat etc..)

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