Was wondering what people think of the comparitive worth of these two
organizations' certification systems...

I used to be a big ASA fan, but I'm tending more toward USS these days.

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On 2008-03-10 21:37:27 -0400, "Capt. JG" said:

Was wondering what people think of the comparitive worth of these two
organizations' certification systems...

I used to be a big ASA fan, but I'm tending more toward USS these days.

As a person not knowingly rated by either, I find both useless.

If I come across two possible crew-members, I'll grab the one that has
dinghy-racing experience over "not" every time.

Laser racers are at the top of my list, but there are a bunch of
one-design boats that require similar continuous attention.

"losers" in that set of classes are usually far better sailors than
those who can pay the bucks for "professional" certification.

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Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2008031102062816807-jerelull@maccom...
On 2008-03-10 21:37:27 -0400, "Capt. JG" said:

Was wondering what people think of the comparitive worth of these two
organizations' certification systems...

I used to be a big ASA fan, but I'm tending more toward USS these days.

As a person not knowingly rated by either, I find both useless.

If I come across two possible crew-members, I'll grab the one that has
dinghy-racing experience over "not" every time.

Laser racers are at the top of my list, but there are a bunch of
one-design boats that require similar continuous attention.

"losers" in that set of classes are usually far better sailors than those
who can pay the bucks for "professional" certification.

--
Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/



Jere... I'm not talking about the student certifications... BKS, BC, BBC,
etc. I'm talking about the Instructor certifications... most schools require
one or the other.


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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:39:11 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2008031102062816807-jerelull@maccom...
On 2008-03-10 21:37:27 -0400, "Capt. JG" said:

Was wondering what people think of the comparitive worth of these two
organizations' certification systems...

I used to be a big ASA fan, but I'm tending more toward USS these days.

As a person not knowingly rated by either, I find both useless.

If I come across two possible crew-members, I'll grab the one that has
dinghy-racing experience over "not" every time.

Laser racers are at the top of my list, but there are a bunch of
one-design boats that require similar continuous attention.

"losers" in that set of classes are usually far better sailors than
those
who can pay the bucks for "professional" certification.

--
Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/



Jere... I'm not talking about the student certifications... BKS, BC, BBC,
etc. I'm talking about the Instructor certifications... most schools
require
one or the other.

I seem to remember your "pal" Bart not having a very high opinion of
USSailing, even though the place he teaches advertises that their
instructors are all certified by that organization.




I don't know where he teaches, and yes, he's a friend of mine. I know he has
some level of USS certification, but I don't know what level. Perhaps you
should ask him.


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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:14:06 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:39:11 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2008031102062816807-jerelull@maccom...
On 2008-03-10 21:37:27 -0400, "Capt. JG" said:

Was wondering what people think of the comparitive worth of these two
organizations' certification systems...

I used to be a big ASA fan, but I'm tending more toward USS these
days.

As a person not knowingly rated by either, I find both useless.

If I come across two possible crew-members, I'll grab the one that has
dinghy-racing experience over "not" every time.

Laser racers are at the top of my list, but there are a bunch of
one-design boats that require similar continuous attention.

"losers" in that set of classes are usually far better sailors than
those
who can pay the bucks for "professional" certification.

--
Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/



Jere... I'm not talking about the student certifications... BKS, BC,
BBC,
etc. I'm talking about the Instructor certifications... most schools
require
one or the other.

I seem to remember your "pal" Bart not having a very high opinion of
USSailing, even though the place he teaches advertises that their
instructors are all certified by that organization.




I don't know where he teaches, and yes, he's a friend of mine. I know he
has
some level of USS certification, but I don't know what level. Perhaps you
should ask him.

??? I thought you started this thread because you wanted opinions on
USSailing vs ASA. I suggested that you ask Bart, since I remember him
having a very strong opinion on the subject, and personal experience.

Jeez, Jon, take a pill already.




What's your problem? You're the one who seems to be upset by Bart and
perhaps that he's a friend. I'm asking for others' informed opinions. If you
have no informed opinion about the differences, then kindly take your own
pill.


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www.sailnow.com

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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:19:27 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:14:06 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:39:11 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2008031102062816807-jerelull@maccom...
On 2008-03-10 21:37:27 -0400, "Capt. JG"
said:

Was wondering what people think of the comparitive worth of these
two
organizations' certification systems...

I used to be a big ASA fan, but I'm tending more toward USS these
days.

As a person not knowingly rated by either, I find both useless.

If I come across two possible crew-members, I'll grab the one that
has
dinghy-racing experience over "not" every time.

Laser racers are at the top of my list, but there are a bunch of
one-design boats that require similar continuous attention.

"losers" in that set of classes are usually far better sailors than
those
who can pay the bucks for "professional" certification.

--
Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/



Jere... I'm not talking about the student certifications... BKS, BC,
BBC,
etc. I'm talking about the Instructor certifications... most schools
require
one or the other.

I seem to remember your "pal" Bart not having a very high opinion of
USSailing, even though the place he teaches advertises that their
instructors are all certified by that organization.




I don't know where he teaches, and yes, he's a friend of mine. I know he
has
some level of USS certification, but I don't know what level. Perhaps
you
should ask him.

??? I thought you started this thread because you wanted opinions on
USSailing vs ASA. I suggested that you ask Bart, since I remember him
having a very strong opinion on the subject, and personal experience.

Jeez, Jon, take a pill already.




What's your problem? You're the one who seems to be upset by Bart and
perhaps that he's a friend. I'm asking for others' informed opinions. If
you
have no informed opinion about the differences, then kindly take your own
pill.

???

I was only trying to help.

You're welcome




Really? How's that? Did you think I forgot that I know Bart?

In that case, thanks.


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[snipped a bunch of stuff post several times already]

What's your problem? You're the one who seems to be upset by Bart and
perhaps that he's a friend. I'm asking for others' informed opinions. If you
have no informed opinion about the differences, then kindly take your own
pill.

???

I was only trying to help.

You're welcome



Jeeze, would one of you two remember to snip, some folks still use dial up!

Cheers
Marty

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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:19:27 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:14:06 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

wrote in message
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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:39:11 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2008031102062816807-jerelull@maccom...
On 2008-03-10 21:37:27 -0400, "Capt. JG"
said:

Was wondering what people think of the comparitive worth of these
two
organizations' certification systems...

I used to be a big ASA fan, but I'm tending more toward USS these
days.

As a person not knowingly rated by either, I find both useless.

If I come across two possible crew-members, I'll grab the one that
has
dinghy-racing experience over "not" every time.

Laser racers are at the top of my list, but there are a bunch of
one-design boats that require similar continuous attention.

"losers" in that set of classes are usually far better sailors than
those
who can pay the bucks for "professional" certification.

--
Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/



Jere... I'm not talking about the student certifications... BKS, BC,
BBC,
etc. I'm talking about the Instructor certifications... most schools
require
one or the other.

I seem to remember your "pal" Bart not having a very high opinion of
USSailing, even though the place he teaches advertises that their
instructors are all certified by that organization.




I don't know where he teaches, and yes, he's a friend of mine. I know he
has
some level of USS certification, but I don't know what level. Perhaps
you
should ask him.

??? I thought you started this thread because you wanted opinions on
USSailing vs ASA. I suggested that you ask Bart, since I remember him
having a very strong opinion on the subject, and personal experience.

Jeez, Jon, take a pill already.




What's your problem? You're the one who seems to be upset by Bart and
perhaps that he's a friend. I'm asking for others' informed opinions. If
you
have no informed opinion about the differences, then kindly take your own
pill.

???

I was only trying to help.


Jon's having one of his drug-induced flashbacks. He can't help it.

You're welcome