On 25 Dec 2005 20:39:47 -0800, "Andy"
wrote:



I agree that 15 hours of instruction, alone, is not enough to make you
ready to take out a 37 foot boat safely, but I think that if you
combine those 15 hours of instruction with about 40 to 80 hours of
study with the right books it could be adequate.



Andy

In my experience as an instructor, the major factor in coming a
confident competent sailor is helm time.

Jack

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Jack Dale
ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor
CYA Advanced Cruising Instructor
http://www.swiftsuresailing.com
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