Hi Guys.

I have been sailing for a stack of years, on anything from a 16' Hobie to an
80 foot maxi.

I wouldn't mind now doing some courses to gain official certification as a
skipper etc.

I often hear people say that every time you go out in a boat it all counts
towards your hours and you can log it down as experience.

My question is "Log it where?" Do I need to commence a course before
starting to log my experience?

When I got my pilots licence I also got a log book and I do log all my hours
in it. Is there something similar for boating?

Don't get me wrong, I am not a ****** and believe me, every time I even look
at a boat I learn something new, but I do have enough experience now to be
able to take a yacht out tomorrow and deliver it across the Pacific (weather
permitting!)

I know that but I have nothing that officially says that I can.

What is the next step??
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Garry Beattie
Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
Small Yacht Cruising Emagazine
www.ocean-spirit.com