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Explorer’s Guide Maritime Academy Appleton, WI Explorer’s Guide Maritime Academy, a mariners school in Appleton Wisconsin, has been successfully turning boaters into Captains for the past seven years. With online captains license courses, classroom captains license courses, and blended courses, all USCG approved, you can get your captains license your way. Explorer's Guide offers the following Captain's license courses: Near Coastal OUPV six pack license
25/50/100-ton Masters w/ Towing and Masters Upgrade We are a mariners school dedicated to providing a sound learning experience for all our students. Whether you're taking an Inland OUPV six pack license, Near Coastal OUPV six pack license, or 100-Ton Masters captains license course, or one of our recreational boating courses our learning systems will meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. Learning is more than reading a book or listening to a lecture. It is being actively involved in the learning process. This can only be done when the instructors apply the discuss-demonstrate-do approach. Students also learn in different ways. To meet everyone’s needs we use auditory, visual, and kinesthetic activities. In other words, students listen, see, and do the activities to provide the best learning experience.
Capt. Gary Kulibert
Founder, Director, and Lead Instructor. Captain Gary is the founder of Explorer’s Guide Maritime Academy, a mariners school, and our lead instructor and course developer. He holds a teaching license from the State of Wisconsin and is an adjunct professor at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for the maritime courses. Gary is a former sailing instructor with American Sailing Association and is a trained scuba diver. He lives in Appleton, Wisconsin. He comes to us with extensive training, education, and experience with both state and federal agencies. His work involved developing training programs, providing assistance in conference planning, and was, and is, a featured speaker at national seminars. He was awarded a Bronze Metal by United States Environmental Protection Agency for his service in developing a CBT based-interactive training program.
Brenda Kulibert, President, and Director of Health & Safety Division Brenda is the President and chief executive officer of the Academy, and Director of Explorer's Guide Maritime Academy's Health and Safety Division. She comes to Explorer's Guide with an extensive background in business administration, management, marketing, and health care fields. Brenda is responsible for establishing classroom and proctored exam sites throughout the United States for Explorer's Guide students, and submitting them for approval with the National Maritime Center. Brenda is also an RN and a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with experience in numerous health care venues. She is a certified instructor for the American Heart Association, the Emergency Care and Safety Institute, and ProTrainings. As such, she heads the new medical training division for Explorer's Guide. If you are looking for CPR, first aid, or other health care training in your area, call her at 920-733-5500. Explorer's Guide provides full classroom courses, skills evaluations, and custom health care training seminars. She and Captain Gary have been married for 37 years.
Robbin Freeman, Student Administrator Robbin is the Student Administrator at Explorer’s Guide Maritime Academy. If you are interested in getting more information on our captains license courses or registering for a class, chances are you’ll talk with her. She enjoys talking with students and prospective students, helping walk through what needs to get done for your USCG Captains license; what is involved in the classes, what forms need to be completed, and other related questions. If you need your captain license application reviewed before you submit it to the REC, she is the person in charge of Application Review Services. Give her a call at 1-800-487-6029, and find out how you can get your captains license at Explorer’s Guide!
Capt. Keith LaBlaine, OUPV Instructor Captain Keith is an accomplished Fishing Professional and Licensed Captain with over 30 years of experience encompassing fishing instruction, guiding, and tournament fishing. Currently representing Lund Boat, a Brunswick Boat Group Company, through guiding customers and selling products through dealerships. Previous experience includes 32-year tenure with a Fortune 100 company in a variety of roles including management and training. Experience: USCG Licensed Captain LUND Boat - Guide Team Member Guide for United Way Corporation of Wisconsin BASS Zone 2 Director (7 Years) President & Vice President of BASS Federation Clubs (16 years) Wisconsin BASS State Tournament qualifier (17 consecutive years) Wisconsin BASS State Team Member (2 years) Owner/Operator of the Alliance of Bass Professionals (4 years) Numerous sponsorships including: Delco/Voyager, Skeeter Boats, Lowrance Electronics, Ranger, and Mercury Marine
Capt. Brian Adams, Instructor A Highly experienced sailor, Captain Brian has been sailing the Great Lakes for 25 years. He has sailed all conditions, from glass water to the worst conditions the Great Lakes can deliver. Sailing has taught him how to safely deal with a constantly changing environment and how to achieve the best from the experiences and individuals involved. Captain Brian holds a BA in Business Administration and Economics, 50 Ton Masters License, Sailing and Towing Endorsements, and is a certified instructor to Bareboat Chartering Standard. Captain Brian was the President and Operations Manager for Performance Yacht Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is an avid sailor, and participates in several regattas including the Mack Race from Chicago to Macinaw Island, Michigan. Experience: 16 Queens Cup Races 7 Chicago-Mac Races 100's of Great Lakes and Florida Races Sailing Instructor - Nearshore to Offshore Instructor - Explorer's Guide Maritime Academy U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License - Master - Certified Instructor Accomplishments: U.S. Sailing - Safety at Sea Moderator Cruising Club of America - Rod Stephens Trophy 2011 recipient (Sociable Crew) U.S. Sailing - Hanson Rescue Award 2011 recipient (Sociable Crew) U.S. Coast Guard - Captain David P. Dobbins Award 2011 recipient Board Member - Junior Sailing at South Shore Yacht Club President of Marina Business in Milwaukee, WI 2000-2010
Capt. Phil Easley, Captain Phil lives in Grass Valley, California and comes to Explorer’s Guide maintaining OUPV Near Coastal and Masters 50 Ton Near Coastal with Towing Endorsement USCG licenses. He is a retired Deputy Sheriff with Nevada County Sheriff’s Department, and worked eight years as Boating Safety Officer with the Sheriff’s department. Captain Phil teaches the Explorer’s Guide Maritime Training captain’s classes in California. Experience: SSI Certified Dive Control Specialist Dive Master/Assistant Instructor Charter Dive Boat Operator Charter Fishing Boat Operator Instructor - Explorer's Guide Maritime Academy Accomplishments: Retired Deputy Sheriff - Nevada County Sheriff's Department 8 years as Boating Safety Officer Dive Leader Captain Phil is also a Yacht or Private Boat Captain for hire. |
