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Good old State of Connecticut...
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
... 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. Dear Governor Rell: You are cordially invited to the next monthly meeting of the Deep Mud Sportsman's Club. Each year, we choose a state law that we know to be absurd, and pick a high ranking official to be lampooned in the press, many members of which will be present at this gala event. We'll be discussing the plight of a guy who, for the past 20 years has piloted ships half the size of Fishers Island, but has to take a silly test to operate a 10 foot sailing dinghy. Perhaps you'd like to attend! Bring a dish to pass. Dress is casual. Please RSVP.... Billy Bob Stickbait Event Coordinulator 203-555-CHUM |
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