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cavelamb wrote:
Our local marina is hosting a Captain's License course (six pack)
next month.

Other than being able to charge passengers for passage, what
would be a good reason to have a captains ticket.

Also?
What's the legal down side?
I would take the course if one were offered near me just to gain
the information. Self study isn't always good enough because you
don't know what to study.

Legal: in theory, you will have more expertise than others so in
some instances you can't plead ignorance.
No argument about that...

I started out with a Coast Guard ticket in the mid '70s while on
active duty in the Navy.

In the last year I've taken most of the ASA classes.
My next step with ASA is an instructor rating .

I was thinking about the 6pack course to get a Captains ticket,
but I don't really need it for what I'm doing.

It is not needed to teach through ASA.

Still considering it, but will probably pass this time.
Maybe some day though...


But I'm curious how many of our local experts have a Captains
license?
Or even training from a school like ASA?


Richard
Most schools, either ASA or USSailing, will require a CG license if
you're teaching on a boat with an engine.

50GT here with sailing and towing endorsements.


Not mentioned on the ASA site...
http://www.asa.com/instructors/instructor_clinics.html


US Sailing requirements...
http://training.ussailing.org/Teachi...rerequ isites

Candidates holding a current USCG full or limited Master's or OUPV
license are exempt from this requirement. Candidates have a
responsibility to meet the boating laws of the state where the course
is being held prior to being able to operate a powerboat in
conjunction with the course. This is a new requirement. Please bring
your certificate to the course.

Interesting that it isn't. It's a Federal requirement (USCG).

Only if taking "compensation".

Otherwise, it's not required...


Of course. Most USSailing and ASA courses are for money.


Probably. I've not paid anything for my ratings, but that's a
special case. The owner is a good friend and just wanted me to
be able to teach.

Altruism is so suspect these days.



I agree with that for sure. As long as you or the company isn't being paid
(or no engine or in a couple of other special situations), then there's no
doubt you can teach without a license. I volunteer a lot these days, which
is good for me and, one hopes, the students who can't afford a regular
class.

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On Sat, 8 Aug 2009 10:20:59 -0700, "Capt. JG"
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I volunteer a lot these days, which
is good for me and, one hopes, the students who can't afford a regular
class.

Pro bono sailing instruction. Cool.

How will they afford to go sailing?

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sat, 8 Aug 2009 10:20:59 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

I volunteer a lot these days, which
is good for me and, one hopes, the students who can't afford a regular
class.

Pro bono sailing instruction. Cool.

How will they afford to go sailing?



I think in some cases they're just testing the waters. I know that a few of
the people who've taken the "free" classes have gone on to take the
full-blown courses. Some are kids from poor homes. Also, money really isn't
a requirement for sailing, as there are lots of crew opportunities. Boat
ownership is, of course, a different matter.

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