HOW TO GET YOUR CAPTAINS LICENSE 👨🏻‍✈️👩🏼‍✈️ Gale Force Twins

[@markbird3799]

Love them. Any dad would be proud of such fine young women.

[@evanauster6718]

And Mom!

[@jeremysmith9694]

@@evanauster6718 and aunt!

[@chankanyy924]

And brother

[@MaxLYoungblood]

I grew up in the USVI in the 70`s, lived in St John and the High School I went to was on St Thomas, Volunteered to work on the ferry boats after school . When I graduated in 78, I had my sea time to get a 100 ton 100 pas Masters license it was called an Ocean Operators License back then, I worked in the industry for about 5 years, drove ferry boats, Dive boats, Crew boats, Charter boats, best money was made delivering boats from VI to St Martin, no cell phones or GPS in those days, Hurricane sitting boats in Hurricane Holes, but the best bang for buck was Officiating a wedding in re moat places by boat and doing a little Photography

[@johnstange7878]

Love my fellow Captains. Congratulations girls.

[@redfishradical]

I've always known you guys have an insane work ethic, but LOVE all of these behind the scenes vids showing how you've gotten where you are, what you had to do to accomplish this, and with this one, exactly what went in to getting your licenses! Collegiate athletes, fantastic students, then the deep dive into guiding/chartering. Man you two never-EVER-fail to totally impress & inspire! This is why you've been my favorite facebook page since it started and youtube page!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thanks for watching and following 😊

[@Kellyjoseph49]

​​@@GaleForceTwinsHi,I enjoy watching your videos which are very informative.I'm planning on doing recreational boating with friends,and family members.Is boating education card enough to be able to do that?

[@davidharris9439]

You guys ( girls) ROCK! the USCG does not give those licenses away, I understand the work you put in. I have my Chief Engineers License. I worked my way up through the engine room. I remember the first time I sailed as Chief my nerves were crazy, even after 17yr working aboard ship. When I went to the Gulf on a dive support vessel (gas and oil industry) was an eye opening experience to say the least. Anyway I'm following yawl and enjoying your videos. (22 Shearwater CC, 250 Yamaha HPDI), East Central Fla. Inter coastal and St. Johns River.

[@gopalshrestha2960]

What an intelligent and smart girl . You made your parents proud . Would like my two daughters to follow your path . God bless you always

[@timharrington9994]

Was looking for info on captain's licenses a few weeks ago and this one popped up. Very helpful. Haven't gone through all of your other content, but I've enjoyed the instructional videos the most. There's a zillion fishing videos out there (which I know will always be the draw), but enjoy the instructional vids and others where you explore the various locals of southern florida. Keep up the great work!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you!! We are so glad you find our videos helpful!

[@marktroy66]

Thank you. Ive said for several years now that i wanted to get my Captains license but this explained the process quite well.

[@rjwintl]

Impressed !!! ... you two did the time and the got the necessary experience doing multiple jobs at a very young age !!! ... Aye, aye , Captains !!!

[@justinfife19]

Also wanted to know how to log my sea time and how to I prove my sea time to the USCG from when I was younger if I never logged it.

[@rudyhdez1212]

Thank you for your experience, I'm in Captain license process now.

[@janpavelkovar2248]

I can't wait sounds great! The only thing holding me back is sea time- I recommend Wilderness First Aid and the advanced courses for first aid specifically for boating too. Having a first aid kit with blood clotting agent and other things very important.

[@FrankZambaras]

Great channel, captains! I believe the USCG counts a day as UNDERWAY for a minimum of 4 hours so time working on a boat tied to a dock will not count toward sea time. Also there is no requirement to get your 6-Pack / OUPV before getting your masters. If you have the sea time there's nothing preventing you from going straight for the masters. It's inspiring to see young women making a living on the water. Keep the great content coming!

[@ianrkav]

That answered a little question I had. Cheers:-)

[@kentharrisgeorgia]

I just completed my scuba certification and now I am looking to get my captains certification. Good information. Thanks.

[@davidbeem184]

Amazing! Alot of work, I have to admire you two for being so dedicated. Great job you would make any father proud.

[@donaldmccabe7711]

Yes they are strong and smart and great personalities, they will do well on the water. Keep up the good work Gale Force Twins

[@robertovelez209]

Got in to boating because you guys and all your information on boat stuff lov watching your channel keep up the good work 👏

[@xxkfpxx]

So start to finish , how long did it take you to complete your sea time , pass all the courses , and the exam so you could captain your own vessel?

[@ronnyponce3796]

@scripteaze piss off, nobody cares for your Opinion. They made the video and gave you info and you’re gonna act like dick. Nice

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

@Mr Unimportant you're unimportant...it's in your name

[@markb5009]

I’m looking to getting my Captain’s License and eventually chartering. I’m curious about the insurance requirements and costs?

[@rem700longunner]

Great info and format. You organized and presented it very well. Keep up the great content!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Much appreciated!

[@lunam08ify]

I was getting sea time while working Offshore on drilling rig.

[@justinfife19]

Any tips or suggestions on studying the courses and taking the test? What methods you used that helped you get through it? Thank you ladies so much for this info, I’m starting my course this September.

[@robertwright3302]

How did you get a 50 ton? Where or what large vessel of that size did you assist on?

[@deeday3187]

Great video. I want to get back into the industry so bad it’s been a dream of mines for too long. This video helped me really understand the steps thanks. 😊

[@jeffduring1]

Fantastic presentation. Actually all the videos I’ve seen have been very well done!!!!!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you!! Welcome to our channel 😊

[@romewasnotbuiltinaday]

I got my CG master's license back in the 80's to drive a launch taking 20 people at a time out to their boats. My "sea time" was just recreational sea time growing up boating.

[@cprtraining]

nice video- just to add to it, CPR courses are not all American Heart Association certified. I found Paradise CPR Training in Edgewater FL and they got me the correct cards for the coast guard. ( USCG ) they did not accept the online cousrse I took so I did it again.

[@scarpadog155]

Good show. that about sums it up......road map.

[@zoubillama1603]

I just watched a tug boat towing a barge in the Hudson River! What are the odds!

[@Johnson8734-d5q]

very informative information thanks for sharing - I never knew how a person received theirs Captains Lic.

[@kenprevatt1267]

Tim B at sea maybe he tows oil and or fuel barges up in NY harbor. Really cool guy

[@paulb4276]

Way to go. I take my hat off to you two. Pretty gutsy to go into this business. I am very impressed! You two will be successful in whatever you decide to do. Congrats!!

[@iversondelanuez1629]

hey, quick question. how do you correctly log your sea time? whats the best way to log your hours?

[@topdedge1117]

I think it’s 6 hours= 1 day or something around there and then if it’s your own boat it by the onset system but if your went with some one else you have to get them to prove that you went on that day

[@dianeassell6530]

I was wondering about the beaches, shopping, what do you need to go fishing there as in licensing and limits, is there a reef there to snorkel, can you dock a liveaboard at the hilton? what kind of rates do they charge?

[@sailingeden9866]

Easiest way to get sea time is to buy a boat and keep a log of how much you use it. Counting sea time is on the honor system.

[@vafangul5716]

I could listen to you two talk all day. Thank you for the information. Can you log solo sea time on your own boat, or do you have to be on a boat with a certified captain to log hours towards your sea time?

[@GaleForceTwins]

Great question! There’s no reason you can’t log solo time, especially if it’s your own boat

[@capt.justinwhaley-jwfishin6896]

If you’ve had a boat registered in your name for 3-5 years it’s pretty simple to log your time saying you fish 4+ days a month for the last 5 years

[@DM-tf6mk]

@@capt.justinwhaley-jwfishin6896 A question I had and the answer I was looking for. Thanks! Happy Fishing!

[@bobrichards318]

This is not the only way to get a Captains license. If you own your boat and use it privately on the water for the time needed, you can get your Captains license if you then wish to use your boat for charter or otherwise where a Captains license is required. It is not required for private boats going fishing with friends

[@jamiecoxe7327]

Wish there was more information on how to log sea time. Does someone signoff on each log, does owning your own boat account for sea time, etc?

[@sebastiangenter5502]

You don’t need to get a six pack first. You can go straight into the Masters if you have the sea time. This works mainly for Yachting or commercial guys

[@alexlassila4090]

Awesome thank you. It was very helpful.

[@GaleForceTwins]

That’s great!! Thank you!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@glennlepien473]

That was an excellent overview of the process, Ladies' .. but you can, if you have the Sea Time, go directly to a Master license without a Six-Pac. Thanks again for a great video. R/ Glenn L / 100ton Master. Press On, Girls!

[@outofthedeepadventures2658]

This is the video that stirred my dream of obtaining a captains license. I now hold my beautiful red booklet in my hand. My Masters license. If it’s your dream too I suggest watching this video and full steam ahead! It’s a lot of work but this video helped break it down in a general sort of way and showed me that it was an attainable goal. Thank you Capt. Amanda and Capt. Emily! I’m launching my business in just a few months! 🚤

[@respthep1]

I was in the merchant marine!

[@adventureguy4119]

Man i want this, I live 170 miles inland but at the dock the mariners where not from costal areas anyway company flies them all around

[@willw.5506]

This video was so helpful, thanks!

[@GaleForceTwins]

So glad!! Thank you!

[@SPLANDSCAPE]

Hey loved the video it was very helpful thank you

[@GaleForceTwins]

That’s awesome! I’m glad it was helpful

[@haysen8904]

Hey hellow from Costa Rica! got a question could you give an average of how much you spend in the whole process?

[@GaleForceTwins]

www.mptusa.com check this link out or give them a call!! They are very helpful!

[@pnpou812]

Wow Congratulations on you achievements Good Job Great Information

[@rozawadzki]

Thanks guys! Question: what can drive with a Florida safe boating certificate? Only jet ski?

[@terrysouthard2417]

Great job. Thanks

[@francisdrelling4060]

You two put out great videos. I see you having your own training company-school one day. Great job. FD

[@reddmoto]

Thanks for that info. I've always been interested in the Captains License and saw a bazillion videos on it. Not as detailed or fun as yours. You guys are badass.....keep up the good work. 👍

[@DM-tf6mk]

Great video and very informative!

[@AnchorDownBoat]

Oh man I went through fire school and I bet you two had a blast putting out some fires 🔥 !!!!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

I bet they have started a few fires too! In men and boys hearts!🤣🛫

[@southflwildadventures]

Hello ladies, I wanted to send you a quick message. I find both of you very interesting. I've watching your video the past couple days. Guess it's like bingeing on Netflix. You have a lot of well described information and I have to tell you I've watched plenty of KZbin videos on fishing. I have learned a lot of different fishing methods and tips that I will put into my own practice. I been home for the past 4 year after getting hurt at Walgreens and then major back surgery. So that's hobbled me a little more then I expected. I will buy a boat when everything settles down. I really want to thank you for these videos. You both are so talented and please keep it up. There's a place for you in this industry. Need more young kids and women getting involved in fishing. Tight lines! Shawn Fort Lauderdale

[@OttoBiography]

super helpful!

[@beaulster]

This is great!, what’s the best way to log your sea time?

[@loshombre2926]

How do you record sea time before course work? Is it a special form you keep track of and submit later?

[@GaleForceTwins]

You can track of your sea time however you like. A notebook, calendar, app thats up to you. When you apply for the license you will get paperwork that you will then write your sea time into. You can buy a logbook like this one to help keep track. Most log books are pretty detailed, all you really need is the boat type and number of hours on board per day. a.co/d/bbOlgKE

[@timbailes8091]

Ouch, Hi Ladies, you don't have to start with a Six Pak and the easiest way for most people is to volunteer as a deck hand and the owner of the vessel can sign off hours/days, there are formats for that. And you can smile when having your picture taken for TWIC with btw is a big time background check which is one of two as you will receive another one with the USCG that usually takes more than a year after you receive your lic. I find your videos good and informative but as I noted on the other video accurate information with correct terminology is a must. It almost looks like you are winging it on some of these, and that's a bad idea. Consider getting a copy of: The American Practical Navigator (colloquially often referred to as ). This will help you. Good luck

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Your TWIC card looks a lot like my Army ID, including the gold chip.

[@black1rover]

Great info!! Thank you

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@MJ-dg6xn]

Great job explaining the process for getting your Captains License. I will be re-instating my licenses in a few years, hopefully in Florida, so this was a great overview of all the required steps.

[@TJ-td3fb]

Let me start by saying your channel it is outstanding tons of great information,Question I have driven boats nearly my whole life 55 now and have a 325 Everglades in the ocean about four times a month for at least 3 years .Question what is the meaning of sea time .and to get a six pack license do I need to go back and figure out all the days I was out at sea fishing and write down in a book or does this need to be overseen by someone. what about all the times I went bottom fishing by myself .Thanks for the info thinking the six pack license.

[@juancruzlopez1748]

Great explanation girls. Congrats Captns... Love the way you made it so simple to explain

[@danniewalls1329]

So how do you prove you have the time or is it on the honor system?

[@stevewilliams4777]

Supposedly it's the honor system for the people you have signing off on you.

[@DW-qs5pp]

Thanks so much for this video. It’s gonna help a lot. I appreciate it👍👍😀

[@frankpuleo2009]

Hi Emily and Amanda! Love the videos!! I’m considering getting my license, I was wondering what online course did you all use?? I’m located in Stuart Florida. Thanks for the input Frank

[@buddyprice7541]

Anything y'all wish you would have known before you took the test? Study guides etc...? Going for my 6 pack license in February. TY in advance!

[@bradleyrupska4988]

Thank you so much for this information!! I am planning on getting my captains license soon!! We just moved down here a couple years ago in the St. Petersburg area!! My dream is to take disabled veterans fishing free of charge to them and their family members!! I am very close to retirement myself as a union electrician. We have a 24 foot boat now but want a bigger boat to go out farther in the Gulf!! I am also a disabled veteran. I really want to get my six pack license!! Thank you so much for your information!!!

[@amoshopson7923]

I am a disabled veteran and I love your idea. I'd still throw money at you for taking me and my family to fish. We should exchange information I'd love to see where your at with getting your license because I would love to get mine.

[@amoshopson7923]

I emailed you. You might want to remove that before a bunch of KZbin trolls start emailing you

[@dragsmoothfishingtv635]

I wanted to really pay attention so I can get my license, but I was not able to keep my eyes off both beautiful ladies. Your boyfriends and husbands will be extremely lucky 🍀 to have such life partners and hopefully they enjoy the same hobbies as well. Next time I watch this video I will cover my eyes 👀 so I can just listen 👂, I have big ears 👂 lol 😂 and this is good 👍 information. I have my boaters card that’s required here in California, but I want to get my captains license so I can make some money on the side to pay for my fishing 🎣 expenses 😎🇺🇸🥳🎣

[@GNeill21]

Just Subbed. Thanks for the vids! I've learned a lot and really appreciate it!

[@Victoriaearth143]

Is there a specific spreadsheet or form to show I have my sea time?

[@operationtruth288]

How old is your boat? Can you do a video about your boat? How you book your charters?

[@Victoriaearth143]

I want to be able take people out to charter and do eco tours. Which should I get? What is the best company should I use?

[@CarieSaad]

In high school (back in the early 90's) I took a boating course (through the Schriner's) to get college credit. I still have the certificate. Lol.

[@etc-and-more]

Nice explanation of the process, I think most people know about the sea time and the test but not all the stuff in the middle. Great to have a captain's license if you are actually going to take people out on the water for money but from what I hear it isn't something you necessarily want to have if you just take out your boat recreationally since if an accident between a vessel operated by a captain and a vessel operated by a non-captain took place the captain would be held to a much higher level of responsibility. I know it is cheating but that is the way the real world operates. I'm happy reading up and watching videos so that I operate as safely and responsibly as possible.

[@garyritzke6493]

Gail and Amanda their is a new course for anyone born after 1988. It’s called NASBLA. This is to CERTIFY the contents of this course are approved by the STATE OF FLORIDA, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS and recognized by the U.S. COAST GUARD

[@leeandrobyn]

Thank you. This was very helpful and informative!

[@piketroy4576]

Very good but include cost & how to take advantage of free training where possible.

[@eithtonbryan1946]

Thanks for the info stay safe gale twins

[@antoniojosecoelho4432]

From Amazonas, Brasil, muito bom, boa Sorte, Parabéns! Bjs!!

[@Covey7342]

When you log your sea time how do you prove that your sea time is legitimate? Does the captain for the boat your working on have to sign off for you or something?

[@GaleForceTwins]

Yes! The owner and/or captain need to sign the paperwork

[@MrRicardo8714]

Gale Force Twins I plan to be at Key West this summer. How would I get in touch with you. What is the cost $ for a fishing trip?

[@roundsm18]

Gale Force Twins good to know. There was a time it was a check the box. Hence why we have a few in the Pacific Northwest who after 20 years still can’t manage to dock their boat without doing something that makes us all look bad.

[@TakingAmericaBack]

How do you log your sea time and who’s keeping up with it. The captain? I’m just confused on how the Sea time is regulated

[@gatorade2366]

Hi twins, what’s the license for personal water craft?

[@brentphillips9247]

Does sea time have to be in a paid position to count? I've been piloting boats since I was 12 and owned cabin cruisers for decades and staying on them every weekend for decades. Except the last 10 years. Landlocked . Thanks

[@robhindley3605]

Sea time is any four hours on any boat. You can use your own boat and self verify or someone else's boat but then they have to sign off on it.

[@jimhutchinson6912]

Ditto Mark, amazing young ladies!

[@bradward9164]

Congrats on getting your captains license

[@rastapastab0iii]

Thank you!! Did you guys film this at Blue Hole? lol, a great place

[@NYGOLD]

How do you prove your sea time? Do you have a log book that the captain signs or something?

[@andressoliven3225]

Thanks for the info!!!

[@stellaelectric1]

Hey girls you can count time on your own private boat if you own one, which is good for me because I am developing a business that will put me on a boat a lot and eventually i want to do some commercial work.

[@Vincenj1]

Great explanation

[@fritzsalander6361]

I dream about working for a charter service or fishing company here in Oregon or alaska but I have kiddos so I have to wait.

[@gerryorlandostagehand3705]

Do you need a Captain's licence if you want sail your own personal boat under 50'? Thank you and great video.

[@robhindley3605]

Gerry Orlando Stagehand only need a license if you plan to have paying customers...

[@TheCruiseTravelers]

great job

[@MattsMissionMarine]

Awesome very informative Video! Thank you

[@johnadan3509]

thank you 🙏

[@dallaswoods4744]

I am confused do you get your sea time from driving the boat or just being on a boat?

[@GaleForceTwins]

You can get your sea time multiple ways! Working for someone and being on the boat counts!

[@johnnythemenace9926]

Buy a cheap liva board sailboat And we’re live on it for one year

[@lbank4526]

Didnt you guys work for Fish Monster? I remember him mentioning you two a long time ago

[@michaelfisher2540]

Hello Everyone, Can anyone help out with how to get a captain's marine licence in Australia. Thank you