An OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) or USCG Six-Pack Captain’s License is required for those who want to operate vessels for hire with no more than 6 paying passengers aboard. Activities such as fishing charters, sailing charters, dive boat, eco–tourism charters, and any other watercraft for hire require this license.

The Captain School of Key West offers this license course. You choose your start date. After completing the online course, you will be offered an online review and then you are ready to take our USCG approved exams with John Coffin in Maine. These exams are based on course materials that you studied in the online classroom.

Class fee includes chart, navigation tools, and approved testing in Maine.

This class is offered in part through video conferencing platforms, like Zoom or Webex. Students must have access to the internet, an active email account, and an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate. 

Merrymeeting will email information about accessing the class prior to its start date.   

Join author David Spahr for an indoor presentation and discussion of chaga. This details all aspects of chaga "mushroom" (Inonotus obliquus) including where to find them, how to use, and current science. Many aspects are shown including those most never see. David has collected edible and medicinal mushrooms for 46 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Association and the North American Mycological Association. 

This class is offered through Zoom. Students must have an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class prior to its start date.

Part 1 (Weeks 1-3): A Study On Texture Part 2 (weeks 4-6): Using Texture In Landscapes 

Part 1: We will be exploring traditional and non-traditional ways of creating texture using watercolors using all eight forms of texture-making in art and even coming up with our own unique methods.

Part 2: We will be actively diving into how to apply what we have learned about texture practically, to enhance our own work. 

The last hour of the last class will be a crash course on online selling.

This class is offered in part through video conferencing platforms, like Zoom or Webex. Students must have access to the internet, an active email account, and an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate. 

Merrymeeting will email information about accessing the class prior to its start date.   

You can now take the Living well for Better Health class at home for free. In this class we discuss tools and techniques to manage ongoing health conditions so that we feel better and can do more of the things we want. An ongoing health condition can be anything lasting longer than 3 months, such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, persistent pain, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or just about any other physical or mental health condition. Prior to class starting we'll mail you the participant tool kit which includes a book, booklet and companion pieces.

This class is offered in part through video conferencing platforms, like Zoom or Webex. Students must have access to the internet, an active email account, and an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate. 

Merrymeeting will email information about accessing the class prior to its start date.   

Join us for Cuban Salsa Freestyle class and practice your footwork Students will continue learning new moves and different Salsa footwork. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build your confidence dancing to different styles and tempos of music. Partner is not required but recommended!

This class will be held online using a remote meeting platform such as Webex or Zoom. A computer with webcam and audio and internet access are required to take this course.

More information will be available in advance of the start date.

The hemp plant is full of naturally-occurring cannabinoids that can help the body bring itself back into balance again. In this class you will explore how CBD interacts with the body, discover different extraction and delivery methods, and find out how to select the right product for you.

This class is offered through video conferencing and/or pre-recorded video, or a combination of the two. Students must have an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class prior to its start date.

Author David Spahr has an extensive native farming project. In this class he will discuss and illustrate the hows and whys of farming with native plants' trees, and bushes.

This class is offered through Zoom. Students must have an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class prior to its start date.

Yes, it’s true. The most incredible part is the fact that totally delicious cinnamon rolls can be ready to eat in an hour. The second most amazing part is the fact that they’re vegan!

 With basic ingredients already in your pantry (ummm, maybe not the chickpea brine) you can have these yummy bits of goodness ready to eat in no time. Mix them up, roll them out, dress them up with some cinnamon sugar goodness, and slide them in the oven.  

Simple. Delicious. Amazing. 

This class will be taught as a live demonstration. Have your ingredients ready to work along with Jinger and be able to enjoy those cinnamon rolls in ah hour! 

This class will be offered through WebEx. Students must have an audio and video enabled computer, tablet or smartphone to participate. Merrymeeting will send you information about accessing the class prior to its start date.