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"Capt Chris, I’m currently pulling away from the Charleston REC with a very big smile on my face. So I passed my exam for my upgrade and while it’s a big step in a big ladder, I cannot express my gratitude to your program and guides. I honestly don’t think I could’ve done it without Practical Navigator.
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Next Live License Prep "Sprint" - August 2026.
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"Hi Chris - wanted to drop you a note of thanks. I successfully wrapped up my testing for 2/m unlimited and Master 1600 GRT today, with a ton of time spent in your courses. Really appreciate all of your advice and the videos." |
License Exam Prep Video Courses
Navigation Problems for USCG ExamsThis course is for mariners from Unlimited tonnage to 200 tons seeking an oceans/celestial route on their license.
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This video course will solve every type of stability calculation you can see on USCG exams from 100 ton to Unlimited Master for Oceans, Near Coastal, and Great Lakes & Inland licenses.
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This online course is designed for anyone interested in improving their chart plotting skills and problem solving abilities. The course has a section on chart plotting basics and the use of plotting tools, and then begins to solve chart plotting problems at various license levels.
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Rules of the Road (COLREGS) for USCG ExamsThis online course is a comprehensive study of the nautical Rules of the Road (COLREGS). With hours of video lessons, a complete question bank of over 1000 Rules of the Road questions, and video explanations for over 350 questions, this course will help you pass your USCG Rules of the Road exam, or simply make you a better boater. Fast Facts:
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This course covers the mathematics portion of the Navigation General exam, for license levels from 100 ton to Master Unlimited. This is usually 10% of your exam, and the course also includes the question data bank for the remainder of the tests as well as sample exams and dozens of problems solved on video.
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This course covers the mathematics portion of the Deck General exam, for license levels from 100 ton to Master Unlimited. This is usually 3-8% of your exam, and the course also includes the question data bank for the remainder of the tests as well as sample exams and dozens of problems solved on video.
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Deck General Trivia for USCG ExamsThis course covers the trivia portion of the Deck General course, for all license levels. It provides training lessons on certain topics, as well as tips on what to study for upper level licenses. There are also dozens of sample exams for your study.
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Deck Safety Trivia for USCG ExamsThis course covers the trivia portion of the Deck Safety course, for all license levels. It provides training lessons on certain topics, as well as tips on what to study for upper level licenses. There are also dozens of sample exams for your study.
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Navigation General Trivia for USCG ExamsThis course covers the trivia portion of the Navigation General course, for all license levels. It provides training lessons on certain topics as well as tips on what to study for upper level licenses. There are also dozens of sample exams for your study. For more study, also see the Navigation Problems" course and the "Nav General Math" course.
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Fundamentals of the Maneuvering BoardThis online course will help you master the dreaded maneuvering board whether for USCG license exams or for your advancement purposes as a USCG deck watch officer or USN surface warfare officer. The course teaches you how to solve single contact problems, avoidance and intercept problems, and true/desired wind problems. There is a companion textbook that you can use in the future when reviewing mo-board problems available through the course. Course Cost: Free |
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Tutoring with Capt. Chris
If you are struggling with a particular topic for your exam preparation, Chris is often available for tutoring sessions or to check over your math.
- Please keep in mind this is a small organization and Chris might be underway or unavailable for tutoring.
- If you'd like to book a Zoom tutoring session, please contact the instructor.
- If you are stuck on a math problem, feel free to send your work to the instructor. If available, Chris will get back to you with suggestions.
- Instead of payment for tutoring, it is appreciated if you make a donation to one of the organizations that Chris supports: