"Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote in message ...
I think you had better read the rules again. The USCG site is filled with comments like:

Sail or Auxiliary Sail Endorsement (Deck License Applicants Only): Masters and Mates may
be endorsed for sail or auxiliary sail, as appropriate. This endorsement authorizes the
holder to operate a sail or auxiliary sail vessel, as applicable, within the scope and
limitations of the license. A written examination is required to demonstrate knowledge of
sailing.

I find it remarkable that for all your claims of being a "Master Mariner" who is "serious
about sailing" you don't actually hold the license to be a master on your own boat!

I most certainly do hold a license to be master of my own boat.
To make everything perfectly legal all I have to do is tilt the motor
down, start it and let it idle in the water. This officially makes my
sailboat a motor boat even when the sails are up and doing all the
work. (See, I do know the Rules!)

But I don't plan on chartering my own boat - after all, it's my
home and I don't want a bunch of tourists poking around, puking
their guts out, etc. If I should ever need some employ I can always
use my license on a head boat, tour boat, dive boat, etc. I don't
need a sailing endorsement for that.

You're just mad because I represent serious competition for the
few captain jobs that are available. It's a good thing for you, Shen
and otnmbrd that I'm happily retired. You can keep your crummy
jobs for now.

S.Simon - a Captain who is serious about sailing