"Alan Parr" wrote in message
om...
Thanks to all for your prompt responses. I have West Marine online
and am checking out a Nav kit, I've shot off a couple of queries to
the CG about local courses, and only time will tell if it will be
worthwhile pursuing a certification - but the experience will improve
my sailing, and that's what counts.

Thank you,

Alan

Don't forget that book, Alan! Even if you ignore the sections on navigation,
it'll still serve a very important purpose: If other family members read it,
they might learn some of the things that the captain sometimes needs to YELL
during tense situations. Unfortunately, the book is missing one thing. I've
repeatedly told my first mate that for safety reasons, she should remove her
shirt while on the boat during nice weather. She wants to see it in writing
from another source, and I can't find it anywhere.