Training Program Details
Everything you need to know about what you will know
Captain's Training
Entry-level mariners will be taught USCG regulation as it applies to passenger vessels, boat maintenance and inspection, skills for underway and harbor operations, marine safety and rescue, and most importantly, the unwritten responsibilities of this leadership role.
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Fields of Study
USCG inspections and regulations - Coldwater survival and rescue - Firefighting - Launching/ landing a boat - Inclement weather - Juneau meteorology - Creating vessel specific SOPs - Accident response - Marine mammal entanglement response - Preventative maintenance - Maritime Law - Advanced line handling - Open water passenger transfer - Emergency towing
Science and History
SEA-Guides champion the motto, "We don't train captains. We train guides to operate any boat". Every Monday through the 2025 season, SEA-Guide Apprentices will join local experts on guided excursions to learn advanced science about the following aspects of Alaska
Fields of Study
Marine mammals of Juneau - Common fish species - Hydrology of SE Alaska - Cetacean research and tools - Data Collection- Alaska Native settlements of Juneau - Toponymy - Historical and contemporary mining - Geology of Alaska
The Art of Guiding
Knowing the facts makes you a great guide. Knowing how to use those facts makes you a SEA-Guide. SEA-Guides are trained on the psychology and methods of guiding which best support their own personal style.
Fields of Study
TBMP guidelines - Public speaking - Crowd management - Building a narration - Customer conflict resolution - Employer/ employee agreements - Incorporating your team - Guide books and resources
Schedule at a Glance
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