Jeff wrote:
Capt. Bill wrote:
And owners of a 90' boat don't get to operate under a different set of
rules, believe me.

Whatever you say. Everyone, rich and poor, gets treated exactly the
same in our world.




Hi
I would also like to add while surfing (net) around one evening I found
a uscg.mil site that listed case "decisions" on foreign built vessels
that wanted some sort of uscg variance to give sailing lessons" in the
US Near Coast waters.

Once everyone on a boat is "actively engaged" in learning they are no
longer "passengers for hire" they become "students" and sailing lessons
can be conducted on foreign built boats. Uhh, can you read between the
lines on that one?????

Another interesting thing, outside the boundary line a sailing school
must have a licensed master. However, on inland waters....get
this........ there are a few states that all you need is the state's
"Guides & Packers" license. No uscg master or oupv needed on inland
waters for sailing lessons. Just think YMCA summer sailing lessons...
as an example

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Bob