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Power and Sail Squadron recreational boater qualifications.
On Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:35:06 -0700 (PDT), "Ken Heaton, Cape Breton
Island, Nova Scotia" wrote: On Aug 29, 7:31*pm, "Roger Long" wrote: "terry" wrote By end 2009 Canadian all recreational boaters will be required to possess suitable qualifications. Do you know if there will be any requirements for visiting cruisers such as having an equivelent certificater or training in their home country? -- Roger Long Hi Roger, no requirement unless you stay 45 or more consecutive days. I looked it up at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations...08/csa108.html A quote: See 3. (2) (b) below: 3. (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a pleasure craft unless the person (a) is competent to operate the pleasure craft in accordance with section 4; and (b) has proof of competency on board. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who (a) is operating the pleasure craft under the supervision of an instructor, as part of an accredited course; (b) is not a resident of Canada and whose pleasure craft is in Canada for less than 45 consecutive days; or (c) was born before April 2, 1983, has proof of age on board and operates a pleasure craft of at least 4 m in length before September 15, 2009; or (d) has proof on board that they hold a MED-A4 certificate or any certificate referred to in paragraphs 2(a) to (s), (z.18) or (z.43) of the Marine Certification Regulations. I'm assuming that a USCG Master's ticket would be sufficient proof ? |
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Power and Sail Squadron recreational boater qualifications.
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:29:41 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote: On Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:35:06 -0700 (PDT), "Ken Heaton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia" wrote: On Aug 29, 7:31*pm, "Roger Long" wrote: "terry" wrote By end 2009 Canadian all recreational boaters will be required to possess suitable qualifications. Do you know if there will be any requirements for visiting cruisers such as having an equivelent certificater or training in their home country? -- Roger Long Hi Roger, no requirement unless you stay 45 or more consecutive days. I looked it up at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations...08/csa108.html A quote: See 3. (2) (b) below: 3. (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a pleasure craft unless the person (a) is competent to operate the pleasure craft in accordance with section 4; and (b) has proof of competency on board. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who (a) is operating the pleasure craft under the supervision of an instructor, as part of an accredited course; (b) is not a resident of Canada and whose pleasure craft is in Canada for less than 45 consecutive days; or (c) was born before April 2, 1983, has proof of age on board and operates a pleasure craft of at least 4 m in length before September 15, 2009; or (d) has proof on board that they hold a MED-A4 certificate or any certificate referred to in paragraphs 2(a) to (s), (z.18) or (z.43) of the Marine Certification Regulations. I'm assuming that a USCG Master's ticket would be sufficient proof ? I think that in CT, at least, someone with a USCG Master's ticket would still have to obtain a CT safe boating certificate to operate recreational craft or PWC's. You can skip the 8 hour class and just take the test (and pay the fees) Actually, anyone can do it that way if they feel confident that they can pass the test without the class. Not recommended, though, as the test is geared to topics covered in the class, and if you don't pass, you have a waiting period before you can pay again and take the test again. Just because you can operate a large tug boat, does not mean you know how to operate a PWC, any more than it means you know how to drive a tractor trailer, fly an airplane. or ski down Mt. Everest. |
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Power and Sail Squadron recreational boater qualifications.
On Aug 31, 2:41*pm, wrote:
.... I think that in CT, at least, someone with a USCG Master's ticket would still have to obtain a CT safe boating certificate to operate recreational craft or PWC's. ... That's an interesting thought. It would mean, I presume, that a person with a master's license could take up to 6 people out on his own boat for hire but would not be able to cruise it for pleasure... Wouldn't that be odd. I'm no lawyer and I'm sure one of the local law critters will point out my errors but I think a federal license that gives you the right to operate a boat must be recognized by a state. No? Just because you can operate a large tug boat, does not mean you know how to operate a PWC, any more than it means you know how to drive a tractor trailer, fly an airplane. or ski down Mt. Everest. Are you joking? A person with a master's license will have a very good handle on COLREGS and some familiarity with the applicable CFR chapters and a lot more to loose if he gets busted breaking the law than a person with just an operators license. There are a few laws that vary from state to state but I strongly suspect that most pros could pick them up with a quick glance at the state's boating handbook. Otherwise, they're likely to have mastered much more material than will be presented in a state licensing course. YMMV but I've spent time in small boats with professional mariners and they were very fine boat operators. And, of course, if you can operate a tug you can almost certainly operate a PWC (at least a sit down one). -- Tom. |
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Power and Sail Squadron recreational boater qualifications.
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:30:30 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote: On Aug 31, 2:41*pm, wrote: ... I think that in CT, at least, someone with a USCG Master's ticket would still have to obtain a CT safe boating certificate to operate recreational craft or PWC's. ... That's an interesting thought. It would mean, I presume, that a person with a master's license could take up to 6 people out on his own boat for hire but would not be able to cruise it for pleasure... Wouldn't that be odd. I'm no lawyer and I'm sure one of the local law critters will point out my errors but I think a federal license that gives you the right to operate a boat must be recognized by a state. No? No. Just because you can operate a large tug boat, does not mean you know how to operate a PWC, any more than it means you know how to drive a tractor trailer, fly an airplane. or ski down Mt. Everest. Are you joking? A person with a master's license will have a very good handle on COLREGS and some familiarity with the applicable CFR chapters and a lot more to loose if he gets busted breaking the law than a person with just an operators license. The test covers a lot of things that are not simply laws or COLREGS. They even have a separate test for PWC's. A regular boating license doesn't cover those, because they feel you should know things like how to maintain steerage in an emergency. If you are about to hit something while on a Jet Ski, instinctively closing the throttle is the worst thing you could do. They don't have rudders. The jet blast is how you steer. To avoid collision, you often ACCELERATE to be able to turn sharper. A person with a master's license may not know that. It wasn't in any of the tests or classes he took to get that ticket. That's just ONE example. So far, it looks like you couldn't pass the test. You don't even know what questions to ask. There are a few laws that vary from state to state but I strongly suspect that most pros could pick them up with a quick glance at the state's boating handbook. Otherwise, they're likely to have mastered much more material than will be presented in a state licensing course. More, perhaps, but not the same, and not a complete overlapping. How much does a "pro" know about launching a boat at a boat ramp? Did you know that you are not supposed to "power on" and "power off" a trailer on a public boat ramp, using the boats motor to force a stuck boat on or off the trailer? Do you know why? It's on the test. YMMV but I've spent time in small boats with professional mariners and they were very fine boat operators. And, of course, if you can operate a tug you can almost certainly operate a PWC (at least a sit down one). See, that's where you are wrong. Very wrong. It's a different skill set. |
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Power and Sail Squadron recreational boater qualifications.
On Aug 31, 5:03*pm, wrote:
... I think a federal license that gives you the right to operate a boat must be recognized by a state. No? No. Really? What about the supremacy clause of the Constitution? You're saying that if the feds grant a license that allows one to be master of a motor vessel that Connecticut can make a law that voids the federal license in CT? As I say I'm no expert but that seems so wrong that I wonder if you could explain how it would work. Except to say that PWCs aren't the only thrust vectored vessels and that they and z-drives, outboards, i/o's, other jet craft, etc are pretty well understood by professionals I'm not going to bother with your straw man arguments. Generally professional mariners are experienced, knowledgeable and careful. As a class I think that they are better qualified to operate vessels than recreational boaters who's only cert is a safe boating course. -- Tom. |
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On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:09:48 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote: ... I'm not going to bother with your straw man arguments. Generally professional mariners are experienced, knowledgeable and careful. ... -- Tom. Not necessarily straw-men. An airline pilot with an atr, perhaps backed with a cpl multiengine - ir, is not permited to fly a single alone until he obtains that class Brian W |
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Power and Sail Squadron recreational boater qualifications.
Brian Whatcott wrote:
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:09:48 -0700 (PDT), " wrote: ... I'm not going to bother with your straw man arguments. Generally professional mariners are experienced, knowledgeable and careful. ... -- Tom. Not necessarily straw-men. An airline pilot with an atr, perhaps backed with a cpl multiengine - ir, is not permited to fly a single alone until he obtains that class Brian W That's just plain not true. try again -- Richard (remove the X to email) |
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Power and Sail Squadron recreational boater qualifications.
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:09:48 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote: On Aug 31, 5:03*pm, wrote: ... I think a federal license that gives you the right to operate a boat must be recognized by a state. No? No. Really? What about the supremacy clause of the Constitution? You're saying that if the feds grant a license that allows one to be master of a motor vessel that Connecticut can make a law that voids the federal license in CT? As I say I'm no expert but that seems so wrong that I wonder if you could explain how it would work. I already explained it, and quite clearly, but you are apparently in the throes of a thickness attack. An expert on oranges is not an expert on apples, although there is some overlapping knowledge. CT does not require a liscence. They require a "Safe Boating Certificate". It has requirements that are not covered by any USCG license. Except to say that PWCs aren't the only thrust vectored vessels and that they and z-drives, outboards, i/o's, other jet craft, etc are pretty well understood by professionals I'm not going to bother with your straw man arguments. Generally professional mariners are experienced, knowledgeable and careful. As a class I think that they are better qualified to operate vessels than recreational boaters who's only cert is a safe boating course. -- Tom. None of which matters one bit. You need a Safe Boating Certificate in CT. A Master Mariner's ticket doesn't cut it, because it is for something else, with different requirements. |
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Power and Sail Squadron recreational boater qualifications.
On Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:11:25 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote: On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:41:18 -0400, wrote: I think that in CT, at least, someone with a USCG Master's ticket would still have to obtain a CT safe boating certificate to operate recreational craft or PWC's. I've been operating pleasure boats in CT on and off for over 30 years, first as a NY resident, now FL. As far as I'm concerned I am grandfathered but who knows. Let's set up a test case, might be fun. You can turn me in next summer for failure to have a certificate. Sure. Sounds like fun. Let me know when you have exceeded the time limit, and where they can find you. The Courant will want to do a four part series on your trial, I'm sure! For the record, you are not grandfathered in. I was when they first instituted the Safe Boatuing Certificate, but they phased that out early on. If you read the CT Safe Boating Guide booklet as prep, you could probably just take the test at DEP headquarters and skip the classroom time. Mostly enforcenment happens when you are busted for something else and they discover you don't have the cert. I don't think the CG will even write you up for it. You have to get popped by local law enforcement, or DEP. |
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