How to Obtain Your Captain’s Boater License in Alabama: Insights and Tips
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How to Obtain Your Captain’s Boater License in Alabama: Insights and Tips
As a local expert real estate advisor in Orange Beach, Alabama, I’m fortunate to work with many buyers and sellers who embrace the boating lifestyle. While I don’t have a captain’s license myself, I’ve gathered valuable insights from conversations with captains, yacht brokers, and marina professionals. If you’re considering earning your captain’s license to explore new opportunities or enhance your boating skills, here’s a guide based on what I’ve learned.
Understanding the Basics
To captain a vessel for hire in Alabama—or anywhere in the U.S.—you’ll need a license from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Most people begin with the OUPV/Six-Pack Captain’s License,…
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