OUPV
Six-Pack License
A starting point for aspiring charter captains and guides. Build your foundation in navigation, rules of the road, and safe vessel operation.
View dates & enroll ↗LAKE SUPERIOR CAPTAIN’S ACADEMY
Your next chapter.
At the helm.
Turn your time on the water into something more. Learn face-to-face with Captain Rena in Superior, Wisconsin, and take the next step toward your captain’s license.
In-person instruction · USCG-approved courses
Superior, Wisconsin — Serving Duluth & the Twin PortsSmall classesHands-on learningOn-site testing
CHOOSE YOUR HEADING
A course for your
next horizon.
Starting out, stepping up, or keeping your credentials current? Explore your options, then complete enrollment on the Lake Superior Captain’s Academy website.
OUPV
Master
Captain Upgrade
Already hold an OUPV license? Explore training for the next level of passenger-vessel operations, with 25, 50, or 100-ton credentials based on eligibility.
Explore & enroll ↗Renewals
& Personal Tutoring
Get help with renewal paperwork or spend focused time on the material you want to master. Rena can help you identify your next step.
Renewal assistance ↗Book tutoring ↗Current dates, prices, availability, and payment are managed on the academy’s existing enrollment website.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
A teacher first.
A captain at heart.
An old boat started a new chapter for Rena. Now she helps other boaters write theirs.
Captain Rena Navarro is the owner and lead instructor of Lake Superior Captain’s Academy. Her background in education shapes the way she teaches: practical explanations, room for questions, and personal guidance.
From chart work in the classroom to navigating the application process, you’ll have an instructor who understands both the material and the person learning it.
More about Rena & the academy ↗REAL PEOPLE. PRACTICAL SKILLS.
Learn it together.
Use it with confidence.
01
Ask in the moment.
Learn in person, with demonstrations and feedback while you work through the material.
02
Put your hands on it.
Practice with charts and plotting tools, connecting classroom concepts to the water.
03
Know your next step.
Get guidance on course testing, sea service documentation, and the licensing application.
“Rena did an amazing job teaching to our group.”Rick Egge · Academy student
Where are classes held?
Classes are held in Superior, Wisconsin, convenient to Duluth and the Twin Ports. Check your selected course for its venue and schedule.
Do I need to be a professional boater?
No professional boating background is required to join the course. Licensing has separate sea service and other eligibility requirements; talk with Rena about your experience before enrolling.
Does finishing the course give me a license?
Course completion is part of the process. You still need to meet the Coast Guard’s requirements and complete its application process. Rena can help you understand the steps.
How do enrollment and payment work?
Choose a course here, then continue to Lake Superior Captain’s Academy’s existing website to select your class and pay through its checkout. This site does not collect payment details.
Can I get help with renewal or studying?
Yes. Renewal assistance and individual tutoring are available. Contact Rena to discuss what you need, or follow the links above to the academy’s service pages.
LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT’S NEXT
There’s a captain
in your next chapter.
Have a question before you enroll? Start a conversation with Rena.
(218) 382-8030