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Requirements and paper
What six-pack captain files actually ask for, by desk.
Exams and rosters
Exams, hours, and lists that decide who may do six-pack captain.
State Guides
State-by-state paths. Confirm fees with the board.
Six-pack captain renewal in California: the real paper path
Renewing your six-pack captain license in California? Here's what the USCG actually requires, what it costs, and how long it takes. Real numbers, no myths.
How to start six-pack captain in Colorado: the real paper path
Colorado six-pack captain guide: USCG OUPV license steps, sea service on mountain lakes, costs from $140, and how long it actually takes. Real facts, no myths.
Six-pack captain license in Colorado: what you actually need
Colorado six-pack captains need a federal USCG OUPV license, not a state credential. Full cost breakdown, timeline, and paper path explained.