It's the opposite of what you might thing. Rather than
being a victim of the USCG tests and regulations I'm
a beneficiary of a superior knowledge and understanding
of how the COLREGS apply and how to become a safer,
saner and more responsible sailor. The things I know that,
all by themselves, will keep me from being 'at fault' in any
possible close quarters situation or collision will allow me
to sue the **** out of any motorboater who is unfortunate
enough to hit me. In this manner I can parlay a small
investment in time and study into a brand new, million-dollar
yacht. Better yet, I might decide to start a new world class
yacht company named "Coronado Yachts" and build my
own perfect sailboat. You wouldn't be interested, though,
because the perfect yacht has only ONE hull.

S.Simon


"Per Elmsäter" wrote in message ...
No no. I am bragging about being a real sailor and not somebody tied up by
regulations and ´certifications. I can make the correct decision based upon
what is happening. You have to make the correct decision based upon whether
you want to keep your license or not.

And yes I am not a professional seafarer althoough I am a real sailor. You
just don't have the guts to stand up and say. BURN THOSE PAPER CHARTS.

Comer to think of it you are starting to sound like you are a victim of the
USCG. How did you ever manage to put yourself in such a spot? Please don't
tell me you had *fun* in the makings of that. If you did I will never again
read your lessons for novices.

Simple Simon wrote:
That's fine. Knock yourself out! But, I don't have that
option. It's much easier for you because you've nothing
in the way of certification or skills so you've nothing to
lose. In a way you're bragging about being an amateur.
Like I said, knock yourself out.

S.Simon


"Per Elmsäter" wrote in message
...
Who the hell is a USCG licensed Captain or Master? I'm not and I
refuse to
spend any more money on updating my papercharts, when I can spend it
on far
more superior electronic charts.

--
Perre

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"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...
You can't be so dumb to not know of the USCG requirement
for all their licensed Captains and Masters to have a PAPER
chart of the area aboard their vessels. Electronic simply won't
do.

S.Simon


"Per Elmsäter" wrote in message
news Capt. Mooron wrote:
"Per Elmsäter" wrote in message
...

If I had 12 bucks for every GPS or laptop that malfunctioned at
sea.... why I'd be poorer than you, even though I wouldn't waste
the
occasional twelve bucks that came my way on Rum and painkillers.

Don't knock it... it's liquid courage to fortify you while you
watch
yet another paper chart flying like a psycho kite downwind with
all
your plots and data. It's also good for post lightening trauma
while
you warm your hands on the fried circuit boards of your high tech
navigational array.


Not enough. Wanna do a joint venture.

I'm broke ... frickin cost of charts are killin' me!

CM

Don't worry Moroon. If this thread does it's job, everybody on
a.s.a
will
let their paper charts fly with the winds and you can collect a
bundle
of 12
dollar bills. You can also empty the spirits in your compass down
your
throat. That'll save you maybe half a bottle of Overproof.

--
Perre

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Perre

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