i AM LOOKING FOR A BOAT AND I WANT TO LEARN HOW READ CHARTS AN BE ABLE TO FIND MY WAY AT NIGHT.I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE KNOWLEGABLE OF ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT CRUISING THE OPEN WATER
2006-07-24 16:49:06 · 6 answers · asked by dada372 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
In order to get a captains license, you have to first of all have 365 days experience on the water.......Sea School does indeed run an excellent study course, but until you have document able provable time you cant sit for a test.
In order to learn what you asked about, you can, for a very small fee for books, take the safe boating courses offered in your area by either the civilian educational arm of the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Axillary, or the US Power Squadron ( www.usps.org I think. Both will teach you how to operate, read chats, get out safely and get back safe.y....HIGHLY recommended
2006-07-25 03:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 19:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Florida Captains License
2016-10-17 02:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by freer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are schools around the country that offer the Captain's course. It costs about $1000, and takes about 6-8 weeks. Some schools offer a shorter, but more intense course. You still have to pass the U.S.Coast Guard test, which is a 4 part test that can be taken over a period of time, if you choose. Here's one in St. Petersberg, Florida.
www.seaschool.com
2006-07-25 02:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are in the US you most likely will not be able to get a captains rate right now. the lowest rating is called a six pack and allows you to carry up to six people in a small boat. it requires a year of experence in your home waters as well as a fairly tough test. note that the year is 365 days on the water so it may take you several years to meet that. if all you want to do is own and operate a boat you do not need a capt's rating. im most states an adult needs nothing but money to operate a power boat. i would suggest you take classes such a those offered by the power squadron or other such group. i would suggest you buy a copy of Chapman's Piloting as a very good start. its the bible of small craft operations.
2006-07-25 03:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by glen t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Any vessel carrying Passanger for Hire requires a Master's license for the size of the craft. If you own the boat and are just taking it out with your friends, you need no license.
2016-04-01 15:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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how do you get a captains license's and how much?
i AM LOOKING FOR A BOAT AND I WANT TO LEARN HOW READ CHARTS AN BE ABLE TO FIND MY WAY AT NIGHT.I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE KNOWLEGABLE OF ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT CRUISING THE OPEN WATER
2015-08-02 03:15:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in America, try this link for starters. Good Luck!
http://www.boatsafe.com/
2006-07-24 17:10:26 · answer #8 · answered by Audio God™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many safety coures you can take thur your county extention office.....ask at most big boat yards
2006-07-24 16:57:01 · answer #9 · answered by stillhappy89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call cabtin morgan he has all the answers
2006-07-24 16:54:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋