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In-Command Seamanship Training In-Command is a new certified US Powerboating training center in partnership with Wickford Boat Rentals! Be Safe, Be Sure, Be In-Command!

🛥 Our Boats Come Out. Your Training Doesn’t Have to StopAfter Columbus Day, private training can continue aboard your ow...
10/19/2026

🛥 Our Boats Come Out. Your Training Doesn’t Have to Stop
After Columbus Day, private training can continue aboard your own boat, weather permitting.

In fact, training on your own vessel offers an important advantage: everything you practice applies directly to the boat, equipment, dock, and conditions you encounter when you’re boating on your own.

We can customize your training around:
Twin-screw handling
Joystick maneuvering
Single screw + bow thruster
Docking at your home slip
Close-quarters maneuvering
Wind and current
Crew communication
New or unfamiliar equipment
Your specific boating goals

Whether you want to solve a particular boat-handling challenge, become more comfortable with your vessel, or sharpen your skills before the boat comes out for the season, we’ll build the training around what you need.

Your boat. Your equipment. Your dock. Your goals.

🍂 Private training on your own boat continues throughout the fall, weather permitting.

👉 Explore Private Training on Your Boat
https://www.incommandri.com/recreational-boating-courses-programs-classroom-on-the-water-training-start-new-private-powerboating-boat-us-powerboat/one-on-one-skill-development/

⚓ New Boat Owner Training – In High Demand!Buying a boat is exciting. Learning how to confidently operate your specific ...
10/14/2026

⚓ New Boat Owner Training – In High Demand!
Buying a boat is exciting. Learning how to confidently operate your specific boat is what turns that purchase into an enjoyable boating experience.

Insurance companies may require new boat owners to complete documented training, particularly when purchasing a larger or unfamiliar vessel. And we’ve been busy helping owners do exactly that.

So far in 2026, In-Command has worked with 13 new boat owners, providing customized training aboard their own vessels.

Every program is built around your boat, your experience, and your goals and can include:
Vessel systems and safety
Rules of the Road
Docking and close-quarters maneuvering
Open-water handling and cruising
Anchoring
Shore power and onboard systems
Familiarization with your vessel’s specific equipment

Whether you’ve purchased your first boat, moved up to a larger vessel, or simply want to become more comfortable with the boat you already own, we’ll build the training around what you need to know.

🛥 Your boat. Your equipment. Your dock. Your goals.
👉 Learn More About New Owner Training
https://www.incommandri.com/new-owner-training/

10/14/2026

🚤 Last Chance for Private Training on Our Boats

The clock is ticking on our 2026 recreational boating season.

Private lessons aboard In-Command boats are available through Columbus Day, making this your final opportunity this year to schedule hands-on recreational training on one of our vessels.

If there’s a skill you’ve wanted to improve—or something that never quite felt comfortable this season—now is a great time to get some focused, one-on-one instruction before our boats come out of the water.

Private training can focus on:

Docking and departing
Close-quarters maneuvering
Throttle and steering control
Handling wind and current
Crew communication
Specific skills you want to improve

Your session is customized around your experience and the areas where you want more practice and confidence.

📅 Final private lessons on our boats: Through Columbus Day

👉 Schedule Private Training
https://www.incommandri.com/recreational-boating-courses-programs-classroom-on-the-water-training-start-new-private-powerboating-boat-us-powerboat/one-on-one-skill-development/

But training doesn’t have to end when our boats come out of the water. If you have your own boat, we can continue working with you throughout the fall, weather permitting.

10/12/2026

🧑‍✈️ Start 2027 with Your OUPV / 6-Pack Captain’s License
80-Hour U.S. Coast Guard-Approved Course

If becoming a licensed captain is one of your goals for 2027, now is the time to start planning.

Our next Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) course—commonly known as the 6-Pack Captain’s License course—begins January 12.

Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard in lieu of the written examination, this 80-hour course prepares you for the OUPV license application process and covers the knowledge needed to operate passenger vessels upon Near Coastal, Great Lakes & Inland Waters.

⚓ Course Topics Include:

Shiphandling – docking, maneuvering & close-quarters control
Coastal Navigation – plotting, chart reading & route planning
Emergency Procedures – including man-overboard and onboard incidents
Navigation Rules – understanding and applying the Rules of the Road
Pollution Prevention – compliance & best practices
Watchstanding – safe vessel oversight & responsibilities

📅 January 2027 Course

Course Dates: January 12 – February 20, 2027

Price: $1,400

Class Size: Maximum 10 students

Location: In-Command Seamanship Training Center — One Phillips Street, Wickford, RI 02852

📋 Want Help with Your License Application?

You can also register for the OUPV Course + License Application Assistance Consultation package for $1,595.

This option combines your OUPV training with personal assistance completing the paperwork required for your Merchant Mariner Credential application.

Additional Licensing Requirements Include:
TWIC Card
Physical Exam & Drug Test
Coast Guard Evaluation and Licensing Fees

Registration is open now for January 2027.

👉 Learn More & Register for OUPV / 6-Pack Training
https://www.incommandri.com/events/6-pack-operator-of-uninspected-passenger-vessels-oupv-u-s-coast-guard-domestic-2026/

10/07/2026

🌍 Planning to Charter Abroad? Start with Powerboat Cruising
If an international bareboat charter is on your future travel list, now is a good time to start thinking about the training and credentials you may need.

Our 5-day Powerboat Cruising course, combining Basic, Inshore, and Night Operations, provides comprehensive hands-on cruising experience and qualifies you to apply for your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC).

Conducted aboard a Sabre 36 Express, the course builds practical experience across multiple aspects of cruising and prepares you to operate with greater confidence when venturing farther from home.

⚓ Powerboat Cruising Includes:
✔ Basic powerboat handling
✔ Inshore cruising skills
✔ Night operations
✔ Multi-day practical experience
✔ Eligibility to apply for your IPC upon successful completion

📅 Next Session Dates Coming Soon

Planning ahead for an international charter? This is a great time to get Powerboat Cruising on your radar for the upcoming season.

👉 Learn More About Powerboat Cruising
https://www.incommandri.com/events/powerboat-cruising/

📩 Want to schedule Powerboat Cruising on your own boat?
Contact us at [email protected]

10/06/2026

October brings a change of pace on the water—but at In-Command, there’s plenty happening as one boating season begins to transition into the next.

This month, our focus shifts toward fall training, private instruction, and planning ahead.

We’re looking for experienced instructors to join our team for the 2027 season, registration is open for our January OUPV / 6-Pack Captain’s License course, and we’re already preparing new educational opportunities for the winter and early spring.

For recreational boaters, training doesn’t have to end when our boats come out of the water. We can continue working with you aboard your own boat, weather permitting, while New Owner Training remains an important resource for boaters learning a new or unfamiliar vessel.

⭐ Featured This Month
🧑‍🏫 We’re Seeking Instructors: Join the In-Command instructional team for the 2027 season
👩‍🏫 Women In-Command Instructors Wanted: Help us grow this popular program
⚓ OUPV / 6-Pack Registration Is Open: Start planning now for our January 2027 course
🛥 New Owner Training: Customized training for new and transitioning boat owners
🧭 Coming This Winter: Navigation 101 with Navionics
🚤 Private Training Continues: Train aboard your own boat, weather permitting
The boats may be coming out of the water, but learning, training, and preparing for what comes next don’t have an off-season.

Let’s make the most of fall—and start getting ready for what’s ahead. ⚓

Our next newsletter "Fall Training, Career Opportunities & What’s Ahead for 2027" is coming tomorrow, October 6th!Subscr...
10/05/2026

Our next newsletter "Fall Training, Career Opportunities & What’s Ahead for 2027" is coming tomorrow, October 6th!

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09/30/2026

Just become our boats come out doesn't mean your training has to stop.

After Columbus Day, private training can continue on your own boat, weather permitting.

That means fall is still an excellent time to work on the exact skills you need aboard the vessel you actually operate.

We can customize training around:
Twin-screw handling
Joystick maneuvering
Single screw + bow thruster
Docking at your home slip
Close-quarters maneuvering
Crew communication
New or unfamiliar equipment
Your specific boating goals

And if you’ve recently purchased a boat—or you're moving up to a larger vessel—our New Owner Training and Bow-to-Stern Dockside Assessment programs are designed specifically for you.

Your boat. Your equipment. Your dock. Your goals.

👉 Explore Private Training on Your Boat

Address

1 Phillips Street
North Kingstown, RI
02852

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(401) 472-3389

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