Hudson River Maritime
Museum will offer a captain’s license course at the Wooden Boat School
beginning in March.
For people seeking to refresh their skills in navigation
The course is for
six-pack through 100-ton master and is ideal for those who are uncertified or
for people seeking to refresh their skills in navigation, chart plotting, rules
of the road, and safety and regulations. It is the highest level license and is
required for operators of both inspected and uninspected vessels. The
credential can serve as proof of experience and may reduce insurance costs.
The course is
offered through True North Maritime Academy and will be facilitated by Captain
Ken Roberts.
The cost is $1,180 and the registration deadline is Tuesday, March 1.
Sessions take
place March 18-April 3 in-person at the HRMM Wooden Boat School located at 50
Rondout Landing in Kingston.