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From business success to sailing the world, Captain Bob shares his journey, founding Mariners Learning System, and helping others achieve dreams.
Learn how Mariners Learning System and We Make built an eight-year partnership creating meaningful careers for adults with autism through real operations.
Discover how a retired airline pilot became obsessed with the Great Loop and built a thriving captain training business through Mariners Learning System.
Learn how a USCG captain’s license creates charter fishing, yacht delivery, and instructing income while lowering your annual boat insurance premiums.
Learn how to survive at sea on a life raft when things don’t go to plan with Captain Bob Figular’s “7 Steps for Survival at Sea.”
Discover why you need a captain’s license for charity work and what the consequences can be for not having one.
Will having glasses keep you from passing the captain’s license vision test? What about color blindness? Vision loss? Learn what the USCG actually cares about.
Do I need boat insurance? Find out why it’s essential, what coverage to get, and how to avoid costly insurance mistakes from an experienced captain.
Master the five stages of professional charter delivery that turn first-time guests into repeat customers and glowing reviews.
How much do boat captains make? Discover income streams and business strategies to maximize your captain’s license earning potential.
Unlock 24/7 access to Navi, an AI instructor trained on MLS course material, so you can ask questions, run practice quizzes, and nail your captain’s exam.
Learn what questions to ask and how to prepare for a captain’s license drug test to ensure you avoid the most common application delays.
Discover the three types of drug tests working captains must submit to even after they’ve met the initial USCG drug testing requirements for their license.
Learn which substances the MMC drug test looks for, plus how masking agents and false positives factor in.
Discover the five most common mistakes mariners make on the captain’s license physical, plus a checklist for how to avoid them.
Discover why so many charter captains run out of money and how to plan every startup cost from your vessel purchase to guest-ready outfitting.
Learn how to build a charter business plan that covers pricing, expenses, and marketing so your captain’s license leads to lasting profit.
Transform how you talk about price with proven anchoring strategies and value-first framing that stops charter guests from shopping around.
Discover how charter captains use hybrid pricing models and seasonal adjustments to increase revenue and simplify bookings for every guest type.
Learn how to renew your captain’s license if you have less than 360 days of sea time, plus an alternative to renewing if needed.
Discover how Navy veteran Norm Meshaw built a second career on the water with a Master’s license and trusted training from Mariners Learning System.
If your captain’s license expired a long time ago, learn what you’ll need to get licensed again and how to avoid the same situation once you do.
Learn why you have to report expunged convictions on your captain’s license application, what the Coast Guard is looking for, and what to do if you’re unsure.
Discover the inspiring story of Captain Brandon Morse, who moved his family from landlocked Idaho to a boat in the Caribbean and a life of adventure.
Learn about important captain’s license deadlines for the various requirements for both original applications and renewals.
Explore flat-rate, per-person, hourly, and tiered pricing models to find the best fit for your charter boat business and guest expectations.
Discover how to identify your true competitors and build a pricing strategy that attracts the right guests to your charter boat business.
Discover how a former New Jersey State Trooper turned his experience on the water into a varied and fulfilling second career.
Master guest personalization on your charters without crossing boundaries, tips for tracking details, building loyalty, and boosting tips.
Get more five-star reviews and repeat bookings with strategic guest personalization plus practical tips every charter captain can use today.
Find out why the most successful charter captains treat guest feedback as a growth tool and how small changes lead to big satisfaction gains.
Master the art of collecting guest feedback through four key channels that turn casual comments and patterns into real charter business improvements.
Stop losing money on every trip you run. Learn how to price your charters to cover all costs, pay yourself what you deserve, and build a sustainable career.
Find out why most charter captains pocket far less than they think and how tracking your true costs can transform your pricing and protect your bottom line.
Everything you need to know about whether your captain’s license is still good if you move to a new state (or a new country).
Learn how long a captain’s license is good for as well as what requirements you’ll need to meet for renewal.
Learn what role a captain’s license plays in chartering a boat in the BVI or Bahamas.
Learn how long it takes to finish a captain’s license course with Mariners Learning System, whether it’s a Six-Pack, a Master’s, an upgrade, or an endorsement.
Discover how a lifelong Miami boater turned his passion into a profession while making his community waters safer for everyone.
What is the USCG boundary line? Learn where this line commonly falls, how to find it, and why mariners get tripped up in certain areas.
Discover why the dual-purpose captain’s license has become a popular option in the face of daunting sea time requirements for the Near Coastal Master’s.
Elevate your charter operation with systematic guest feedback strategies that improve every trip and turn reviewers into repeat customers.
Protect your charter business and every guest’s experience by handling difficult passengers with calm authority and consistent follow-through.
Stop chasing new guests and start building systems that turn satisfied customers into repeat bookings and valuable referrals for your charter.
Learn about the updated USCG recency requirement for mariners seeking a first-time captain’s license or an upgrade to their existing license.
Learn what to do when seven passengers show up for your six-person booking, blowing the Six-Pack passenger limit out of the water.
Do you need a captain’s license for boat deliveries? The answer may not be as straightforward as you think. Get the full details here.
If marijuana is legal in your state, will it still cause you to fail a captain’s license drug test? Yes. Here’s what you need to know.