Hire a Captain

Looking for a Coast Guard-licensed captain to serve as an operator or a crewmember for your vessel? We have many and they're ready to serve you. With a free request, you can reach all of our captains.

Maritime Classes

CAPCA offers an array of maritime-oriented classes that are open to the public. Our foundational courses are USCG license renewal and CPR/First Aid. We offer additional classes based on interest and availability of instructors.

Guest Speakers

Why Earn a Captain's License?

• Carry passengers for hire.
• Discount on marine insurance.
• It's required for many full- or part-time maritime jobs.
• Gain knowledge of navigation and rules of the road.

Past Speaker Presentations

CAPCA has been providing videos of speaker presentations since 2021. Visit the CAPCA YouTube Channel.

Presentations prior to 2021 are listed here.

Speakers Bureau

Need a speaker for your yacht club or professional organization? Ask one of our Coast Guard-licensed captains. CAPCA's Speakers Bureau provides them as a public service to the maritime community. There is no speaking fee or charge. Click here to see a list of our speakers and their respective topics.

Newsletter

CAPCA  publishes a monthly electronic newsletter called The Log for our members and maritime friends.

Click HERE for the current issue.

CAPCA's YouTube Channel

Follow this link to the CAPCA YouTube Channel, where you will find our guest speakers' presentations since 2021. 

Presentations prior to 2021 are listed here.