I passed the USCGA Boater's Safety Course!

Anngler · 04-25-2009, 07:26 PM

This morning my friend and I both took the USCGA Boater's Safety Course! The class was from 8:30AM to 5PM, at a local firehouse, but we were done by 4PM. The course consisted of 6 chapters and each chapter was about an hour long with a 5-10 minute break in between. You take the test the same day and they grade it right in front of you. If you pass (they've never had anyone fail), you receive your temporary certificate and then I think they send you a permanent one in the mail. I passed with a 97 (2 questions wrong out of 60). The course covered all basic precautions/requirements for the U.S. and the state of New Jersey. The last 10 questions cover New Jersey laws, the rest are national or international. For just $50 dollars, you get the course, the test, hopefully your certificate, lunch, and you never have to take the test again (until the rules change; they always do!)

I would recommend this course to anyone, even if they don't own their own water vessel. The course covers you for all boating requirements, from sportfishing boats to personal water crafts. It was well worth it and it can't hurt to be certified!

gottaflylee · 04-25-2009, 09:22 PM

Anngler, congrats. Knowing you, there was no doubt that you coulf fly through it. I for one am proud of you...

Anngler · 04-26-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gottaflylee

Anngler, congrats. Knowing you, there was no doubt that you coulf fly through it. I for one am proud of you...

Thanks! The course was really very easy, but I've also had some experience on the water; for a total newbie, it still couldn't have been that hard. Most of the basics of boating are common sense, yet how do so many people not get it?...

clt_capt · 04-26-2009, 09:48 PM

I'm sure it won't be long until you post that you passed the OPUV License too... Congrats.

If you haven't already, now is a great time to start logging your time on the water

000's · 04-27-2009, 11:57 AM

Pretty work!! CLT Capt is right, Keep up with your time, so you can get your ticket

WAHOONBOX · 04-27-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Anngler

This morning my friend and I both took the USCGA Boater's Safety Course! The class was from 8:30AM to 5PM, at a local firehouse, but we were done by 4PM. The course consisted of 6 chapters and each chapter was about an hour long with a 5-10 minute break in between. You take the test the same day and they grade it right in front of you. If you pass (they've never had anyone fail), you receive your temporary certificate and then I think they send you a permanent one in the mail. I passed with a 97 (2 questions wrong out of 60). The course covered all basic precautions/requirements for the U.S. and the state of New Jersey. The last 10 questions cover New Jersey laws, the rest are national or international. For just $50 dollars, you get the course, the test, hopefully your certificate, lunch, and you never have to take the test again (until the rules change; they always do!)

I would recommend this course to anyone, even if they don't own their own water vessel. The course covers you for all boating requirements, from sportfishing boats to personal water crafts. It was well worth it and it can't hurt to be certified!

THIS IS NO SURPRISE TO ME....YOU PASSING THE TEST....FOR I HAVE HAD THE JOY OF WATCHING YOU RIG UP IN MY RIGGING SCHOOL...AND I KNOW YOUR CAPABILITIES

CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!!!!!!!!

Deep C · 04-27-2009, 06:16 PM

Ann... Wifi in the Bahamas is painfully slow but I had to reply and congratulate you on yet another milestone... I would expect no less than pssing with flying colors from you. You are indeed a special person... You were head of the class at my shark seminar and its a delight to know some one like you... Again congrats!

LuckyLady · 04-27-2009, 06:25 PM

Congrats Ann!

Are you guys fishing cape may?

Tell dad I said hello

Anngler · 04-27-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyLady

Congrats Ann!

Are you guys fishing cape may?

Tell dad I said hello

Thanks everyone! Just waiting for the day I get my captain's license!

PSHHH! OF COURSE WE'RE FISHING CAPE MAY! We wouldn't miss it for the world! I've been counting down since the VB tournament! 12 more days! WOOT! WOOT!

LadyAngler · 04-29-2009, 11:21 AM

Congratulations Ann!! You'll be wearing the Captain's hat for the Mod Squad team before we know it!

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04-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#4
clt_capt If Ignorance is bliss, Why aren't more people happy? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 5,944 Credits: 8,628.1 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	I'm sure it won't be long until you post that you passed the OPUV License too... Congrats. If you haven't already, now is a great time to start logging your time on the water

04-27-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
000's Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 415 Credits: 1,951.2 Boat: Margaritaville II Home Port: Va Beach va Best Catch: 500-550 Blue fin Occupation: Realtor ,Charter Boat Capt.	Pretty work!! CLT Capt is right, Keep up with your time, so you can get your ticket

04-27-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
Deep C Master of all things wet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Plywood State Posts: 13,713 Credits: 43,370.1 Boat: Several Home Port: Palm Beach Best Catch: Mrs Deep Occupation: Killin Stuff	Ann... Wifi in the Bahamas is painfully slow but I had to reply and congratulate you on yet another milestone... I would expect no less than pssing with flying colors from you. You are indeed a special person... You were head of the class at my shark seminar and its a delight to know some one like you... Again congrats!