?'s on getting a Captian License/OUPV

[Capt-D]

4 hours is right, but must be past the line of demarcation.

only for near coastal time. inshore time is inshore time.

[Nimrod]

Does anyone have input on the Chapmans Sea School program in Stuart? I think they have a course that takes about 2 weeks (8 days or so). Is it more hands on??

[Capt-D]

We actually did a hands on tour on the U.S. Comfort Ship. WOW. What a big ass ship. We lowered life boats and walked most of the boat. 4 hours and still managed to have half the ship left. Set off flares and got inside blowup liferafts. Best part of the class, since you hear a lot about the stuff but never actually get to do it. Not that i ever want to use a life raft but it was the best course. So much more i cant describe.

you must have had Dave for your Masters portion! Is Maryanne still there?

-D

[Capt-D]

Does anyone have input on the Chapmans Sea School program in Stuart? I think they have a course that takes about 2 weeks (8 days or so). Is it more hands on??

Paul,

talk to Bobby (pitchbait), I think he went there at least for his survey coursework.

-D

[Miles Offshore]

I am not sure about the type 2 diabetes, but I had a neurological medical issue that was a pain in the butt to get past. I would suggest if you have a specialist treating your condition to have them write a letter stating that in their medical opinion the condition is a no issue. I did it with my family doctor first, then had to go to my neurol. because the first was not good enough. May not be an issue with type 2 dia. but in case someone else has a similar condition to mine- epilepsy- this will help them. I took the class 3b's with Al-B and also recommend it as well as the 20 buck cd. good stuff- craig

[GALAZIO]

Just got back from SeaSchool today getting the OUPV 100 Ton.

Get the Rules of the Road book from the Coast Guard and know ALL the lights, Horn Blasts in Restricted Visibility, ALL Dayshapes, ALL Lights on any vessel and all all markers. I was informed that the test is a little tougher now that we are in Post 9/11. The rules of the road test you must pass at 94% or better (3 wrong answers and you're doing it again). The other tests, Deck General, Nav General, Plotting (charts and sets & drift, etc...) are fair and not difficult, but the Rules of the Road needs attention. There is a laminated placemat available at West Marine that has all the shapes, lights and signals on it. It is a blue backgroud with the items grouped together. All of us by week's end had gone and bought one to help study.

Go for it and best of luck!

[Lucky Penny]

Chapmans is 1st.class. I have never taken a course there , but have visited several times and met the staff. All very proffessional ,and knowledgeble.
I have used Sea School several times for various upgrades and renewals.
Well worth the money.

[ocnslr]

Also, I may be mistaken, but I think anything over 8 hours can be credited as more than one day at sea.

Unless they have changed the rules, I don't believe that is correct.

I had to document 540 days for my original license in 1985 as Operator, Small Passenger Vessels (an Inspected license). That time was all on my own auxiliary sailing vessel(s), so I became rather familiar with the documentation requirements.

When I went up for my "big boat" license in 1990, I documented 2,077 days of bridge watch stander time on those haze-gray USN ships and sat for an upgraded license.

Brian
Master, Oceans, Steam, Motor or Sail, 1600-Tons
Chief Mate, Oceans, Unlimited Tonnage