Upcoming courses! This has been updated as of Aug 13th for Covid-19 openings. All dates are subject to change if local govt restricts normal business.
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course August 31-Sept 2nd from 9am-6pm (Thursday August 3rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday Sept 4th from 9am-6pm. $995
STCW 5 Day Basic Training - September 7th-11th, 8am-6pm
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid September 14th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP September 15th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Sept 15th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class Sept 16th, 12-6pm $150
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course September 21-23rd from 9am-6pm (Thursday Sept 24th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday September 25th from 9am-5pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid September 29th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP October 1st, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement October 1st, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class October 2nd, 12-6pm $150
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course October 5-7th from 9am-6pm (Thursday October 8th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday October 9th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid October 13th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP October 15th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement October 15th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class October 16th, 12-6pm $150
-Miami STCW Basic 5 day for unlimited size vessels! October 12-16th, 9am-5pm, $1100
STCW Revalidation 1 day course October 19th Miami
STCW Revalidation 1 day course October 22nd Marathon
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 9-13th from 8:30am-5:30pm (Thursday November 12th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday November 13th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid November 17th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP November 19th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Nov 19th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class November 20th, 12-6pm $150
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 30 – Dec 4th from 9am-6pm (Thursday December 3rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday December 4th from 9am-5:30pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid December 8th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP Dec 11th, 10am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Dec 10th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class December 11th, 12-6pm $150
Please contact Captain Kim at 305-481-6981
kim@captainschoolkeywest.com www.CaptainSchoolKeyWest.com
626 Josephine Parker Way, Suite 101, Key West, FL 33040 (in Old Town, behind Wyland Gallery)
His boat crashed into another in the Lower Keys. Police call it a homicide
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A New York man was arrested Sunday on a charge of vessel homicide after police say he killed a man in the waters off the Lower Keys by recklessly operating a boat on autopilot.This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Attention Saltwater Fishing License Holders:
Starting July 1st, the State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS) will replace the Gulf Reef Fish Survey.
As part of this program, recreational anglers and divers (including those 65 and older) who fish for or possess the reef fish below from a private vessel in both the Atlantic and Gulf will need to obtain the State Reef Fish Angler designation:
Snappers – mutton, yellowtail, red and vermilion
Hogfish
Groupers – gag, red and black
Amberjack – greater and lesser
Banded rudderfish
Almaco jack
Gray triggerfish
MORE INFO HERE:
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Upcoming courses for Coconut Grove, Miami in 2020! We are open and are abiding by all social distancing regulations!
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course August 17-19th from 9am-6pm (Thursday August 20th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday August 21st from 9am-6pm. $995
Sign Up Now!
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid August 24th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP August 25th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Aug 25th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day! $175
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class August 26th, 9am-3pm $150 ($175 with ecard)
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course September 21-23rd from 9am-6pm (Thursday Sept 24th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday September 25th from 9am-5pm. $995
Sign Up Now!
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid September 28th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP September 29th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement September 29th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day! $175
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class September 30th, 9am-3pm $150 ($175 with ecard)
-Miami STCW Basic 5 day for unlimited size vessels! October 12-16th, 9am-5pm, $1100
STCW Revalidation 1 day course October 19th Miami
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 30 – Dec 4th from 9am-6pm (Thursday December 3rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
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– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday December 4th from 9am-5:30pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid December 7th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP Dec 8th, 10am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Dec 8th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day! $175
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class December 9th, 9am-3pm $150
Please contact Captain Kim at 305-481-6981 Kim@CaptainSchoolMiami.com www.CaptainSchoolMiami.com
So, why is there lack of funding due to Covid for our pumpout program that is paid for with funds from our state boater registration? What did the county do with the funds? Why is this coming up again?? I would like an explanation from out County Officials. Rumor had it that Pump Out was trying to charge more...but it is obviously not the case?!?!
Job Alert!
Boat Maintenance/Captain
We are looking for someone who has experience with Suzuki Outboards, wiring, and general boat maintenance. This would be a part-time job with the potential to become a full-time.
Our operation is a 7 day a week busy dive business in Key West. Must have 50 Ton license, have experience with scuba or similar dive operation, be customer service oriented, live in or near Key West, know the local waters and sites, have experience on a 40' or above catamaran with twin outboards and be able to lift 50 pounds. We run a sunset cruise at night as well as private charters on our 22’ Grady White.
Please respond to our ad or call 305-292-4616 for more information.
Update to NVIC 01-16, Electronic charts and publications policy
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The Office of Navigation Systems announced in the Federal Register Change 2 of the Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-16, Use of Electronic Charts and Publications in Lieu of Paper...Upcoming Captains Courses!
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid Tuesday June 2nd, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP June 4th, 9am-12pm $175
-Tow Endorsement June 4th, 12-4pm $175
–Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED full class June 5th, 12-6pm $150
-200GT Master Upgrade June 8-11 th, (mon-thurs), 9-5pm
-Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course June 22-24 from 9am-6pm (Thursday June 25th off for study and/or weather makeup day) – Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday June 26th from 9am-6pm. $995
–100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid Monday June 29th, 9am-6pm, $395
-MROP June 30th 10am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement June 30th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class July 2nd, 12-6pm $150
Please contact Captain Kim at 305-481-6981
kim@captainschoolkeywest.com www.CaptainSchoolKeyWest.com
626 Josephine Parker Way, Suite 101, Key West, FL 33040 (in Old Town, behind Wyland Gallery)
Captains School Key West USCG Captain Licensing STCW
www.captainschoolkeywest.com
USCG Approved Captain's License Course and Test. STCW Courses Basic Safety Crowd and Crisis OUPV 200GT Masters FCC MROP and GMDSS in Florida and Florida KeysWow!! This is awesome...the ray lived and no one was hurt!
200-pound spotted eagle ray leaps onto boat in Sanibel
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The ray left behind two sharp barbs from its tail and quite a story to tell.Wow!!! www.capitalgazette.com/news/crime/ac-cn-boat-collision-20180817-story.html
Nine survive boat collision in Chesapeake Bay
www.capitalgazette.com
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a collision between a commercial powerboat and a sailboat in the Chesapeake Bay on Friday.Upcoming courses for 2020! This has been updated as of May 11th for Covid-19 openings. All dates are subject to change if local govt restricts normal business.
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course May 25-27th from 9am-6pm (Thursday May 28th off for study and/or weather makeup day) Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday May 29th from 9am-6pm. $995 **due to covid 19 restrictions, this course may be open to residents of Monroe County only if the Keys are still closed to tourism.
–100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid Tuesday June 2nd, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP June 4th, 9am-12pm $175 -Tow Endorsement June 4th, 12-4pm $175
–Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED full class June 5th, 12-6pm $150
200GT Master Upgrade June 8-11 th, (mon-thurs), 9-5pm
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course June 22-24 from 9am-6pm (Thursday June 25th off for study and/or weather makeup day) – Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday June 26th from 9am-6pm. $995
–100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid Monday June 29th, 9am-6pm, $395
-MROP June 30th 10am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement June 30th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class July 2nd, 12-6pm $150
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course July 20-22 from 9am-6pm (Thursday July 23rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday July 24th from 9am-6pm. $995
–100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid Tuesday, July 28th, 9am-6pm, $395
-MROP July 30, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement July 30, 12-4pm $175
–Sail Endorsement testing all day!
-AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class July 31st, 12-6pm $150
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course August 10-14th from 9am-6pm (Thursday August 13th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday August 14th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid August 18th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP August 20th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Aug 20th, 12-4pm $175
–Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class August 21st, 12-6pm $150
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course August 31-Sept 2nd from 9am-6pm (Thursday August 3rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday Sept 4th from 9am-6pm. $995
STCW 5 Day Basic Training - September 7th-11th, 8am-6pm
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid September 14th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP September 15th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Sept 15th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class Sept 16th, 12-6pm $150
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course September 21-23rd from 9am-6pm (Thursday Sept 24th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday September 25th from 9am-5pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid September 29th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP October 1st, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement October 1st, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class October 2nd, 12-6pm $150
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course October 5-7th from 9am-6pm (Thursday October 8th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday October 9th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid October 13th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP October 15th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement October 15th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class October 16th, 12-6pm $150
-Miami STCW Basic 5 day for unlimited size vessels! October 12-16th, 9am-5pm, $1100
STCW Revalidation 1 day course October 19th Miami
STCW Revalidation 1 day course October 22nd Marathon
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 9-13th from 8:30am-5:30pm (Thursday November 12th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday November 13th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid November 17th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP November 19th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Nov 19th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class November 20th, 12-6pm $150
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 30 – Dec 4th from 9am-6pm (Thursday December 3rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday December 4th from 9am-5:30pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid December 8th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP Dec 11th, 10am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Dec 10th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class December 11th, 12-6pm $150
Please contact Captain Kim at 305-481-6981
kim@captainschoolkeywest.com www.CaptainSchoolKeyWest.com
626 Josephine Parker Way, Suite 101, Key West, FL 33040 (in Old Town, behind Wyland Gallery)
Upcoming courses for 2020! This has been updated as of April 27th for Covid-19 openings. All dates are subject to change if local govt restricts normal business. We will be limiting our class size to abide by social distancing guidelines.
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course May 25-27th from 9am-6pm (Thursday May 28th off for study and/or weather makeup day) Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday May 29th from 9am-6pm. $995 **due to covid 19 restrictions, this course may be open to residents of Monroe County only if the Keys are still closed to tourism.
–100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid Tuesday June 2nd, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP June 4th, 9am-12pm $175 -Tow Endorsement June 4th, 12-4pm $175
–Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED full class June 5th, 12-6pm $150
200GT Master Upgrade June 8-11 th, (mon-thurs), 9-5pm
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course June 22-24 from 9am-6pm (Thursday June 25th off for study and/or weather makeup day) – Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday June 26th from 9am-6pm. $995
–100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid Monday June 29th, 9am-6pm, $395
-MROP June 30th 10am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement June 30th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class July 2nd, 12-6pm $150
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course July 20-22 from 9am-6pm (Thursday July 23rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday July 24th from 9am-6pm. $995
–100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid Tuesday, July 28th, 9am-6pm, $395
-MROP July 30, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement July 30, 12-4pm $175
–Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class July 31st, 12-6pm $150
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course August 10-14th from 9am-6pm (Thursday August 13th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday August 14th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid August 18th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP August 20th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Aug 20th, 12-4pm $175
–Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class August 21st, 12-6pm $150
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course August 31-Sept 2nd from 9am-6pm (Thursday August 3rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday Sept 4th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid September 8th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP September 10th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Sept 10th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class Sept 11th, 12-6pm $150
STCW 2 Day Blended September 10-11th, 8am-6pm
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course September 21-23rd from 9am-6pm (Thursday Sept 24th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday September 25th from 9am-5pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid September 29th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP October 1st, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement October 1st, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class October 2nd, 12-6pm $150
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course October 5-7th from 9am-6pm (Thursday October 8th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday October 9th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid October 13th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP October 15th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement October 15th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class October 16th, 12-6pm $150
-Miami STCW Basic 5 day for unlimited size vessels! October 12-16th, 9am-5pm, $1100
STCW Revalidation 1 day course October 19th Miami
STCW Revalidation 1 day course October 22nd Marathon
Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 9-13th from 8:30am-5:30pm (Thursday November 12th off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday November 13th from 9am-6pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid November 17th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP November 19th, 9am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Nov 19th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class November 20th, 12-6pm $150
Miami OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 30 – Dec 4th from 9am-6pm (Thursday December 3rd off for study and/or weather makeup day)
– Classroom and on-the-Water Training (with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) -Testing Friday December 4th from 9am-5:30pm. $995
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid December 8th, 9am-6pm, $395
–MROP Dec 11th, 10am-12pm $175 –Tow Endorsement Dec 10th, 12-4pm $175 –Sail Endorsement testing all day!
–AHA Heartsaver CPR/1st Aid/AED class December 11th, 12-6pm $150
Please contact Captain Kim at 305-481-6981
kim@captainschoolkeywest.com www.CaptainSchoolKeyWest.com
626 Josephine Parker Way, Suite 101, Key West, FL 33040 (in Old Town, behind Wyland Gallery)
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