On Aug 20, 11:56*pm, Herodotus wrote:


Just curious as to *how many fellow boatees add the title in front of
their names.

cheers
Peter

Good day,

Two thoughts.......................

First, another reason to FLOSS DAILY begining as a child. Parents are
ver ignorant when it comes to raising children. To bad we dont have a
license for fertiity........


Second, Ive been reading a discssion board for profeesional mariners.
Mostly GOM and tug guys and the same question was raised. Who gets to
be called Captain? Several distinctins were made.
# Only Unlimited Masters Oceans can be called Capatin
# Others say if your License says Master regardless of tonage on it
AND you sail it then you can call ur self a Captain
# Another guy says, you have to sail as a captain with a LIcense to be
called captian if you dont sail the license then ur jus a mate.
# Still another thoght, even if you are a mear 100 grt master and the
coast guard is investigating your actions as master on a vesel they
most certainly WILL be calling you Captain.
# All agreed Recreational Saillors are Skipper until they have a USCG
Master License AND sail it for profit. ARG!

Bob