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Good old State of Connecticut...
One of my good friends just retired from the Merchant Marine after
twenty years as Captain of various tanker and super tanker vessels. Since he retired, he purchased a boat (50 foot Hatteras convertible) and went to see the DEP about getting the required Boating Operation Certificate. He took all his Master's documents down to DEP HQ in Lyme, CT and was refused - he has to take a boating course. So I looked it up. As silly as this is, here is the official statement on previous experience. 13 - I have a valid Coast Guard Operating License. Do I need the Safe Boating Certificate to operate my boat? If you have a current master, mate, or pilot license issued through the Coast Guard, you do not need the Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate to operate your boat. You must keep the valid license with you at all times. You cannot use the valid Coast Guard License to obtain your Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate. You would have to take a boating course or provide us with proof that you have taken an approved boating course to obtain a safe boating certificate. Now I ask you - does that seem even reasonable? He doesn't want to keep his documents with him at all times - not when a small, wallet sized card is available from the state. Freakin' unbelivable. |
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