Don't forget, the BS license was just added. For years you did not even need that. And passing an exam, CG or otherwise, is no substitute for sea days. Living that crap, is a world of difference from talking about it in a class room.
First time a capt runs into a tide v. wind on an inlet and sees 10' rollers it separates the men from the boys w/ or w/o paperwork. LOL
Capt. Frank
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Originally Posted by Castaway
Having radar is only half the battle!!! You should know how to use it. Unfortinately, I know of some people that have radar and still have no business being out there in conditions like we had today. It's sad that you are given a boat liscense after completing such a total BS multiple guess test.
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05-17-2009, 10:25 AM
Re: Common Sense In The Fog
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