On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:05:01 +0100, "Craig"
wrote:

Hi group. I am a newbie so please excuse me.

What does it take to pilot a boat?

For example, if I wanted to pilot a 40ft boat on my own, on the sea, what
training/qualifications do I need?

Thank you in advance.


None- you just do it. HOWEVER: Start by getting experienced skippers
to take you out with them, then do one or more RYA courses, then think
about a maintennace courses (Try pusing it the the kerb if it brakes
down!)

You should also plan your trips to be short and safe to start with and
gradually lengthen them as you get experience.

It would be a good idea (if you can do it from books) to read a few
books about tides and navigation, so you understand whats going on
when on the "other peoples boats".

Tony Brooks