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Airwaves · 08-17-2006, 08:07 PM

I only want to point out the difference between what is accepted in NH as a "Commercially Licenced Driver" and a US Coast Guard licensed "Master".

Why am I harping on this?

Just for laughs I decided to look at whether I was "qualified" to apply for a USGC Master's license or not.

I have owned a boat for more than 20 years, as some of you know I am a member of the USGC Auxiliary and I have been a qualified member of the USCGAux for 18 years.

Based on the requirements of the USCG, I would be hard pressed to be able to PROVE that I have the boating experience needed to take the test for a Masters license! Not to pass the test, just to take it!

In NH, no experience on the water is required,

So when a firm that rents/leases/charters boats on Winni says they have commercially licensed personell, I want to know if they are really experienced and licensed by the US Coast Guard, or do they just have a NH license that does not require any experience.

08-17-2006, 08:07 PM	#8
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	I only want to point out the difference between what is accepted in NH as a "Commercially Licenced Driver" and a US Coast Guard licensed "Master". Why am I harping on this? Just for laughs I decided to look at whether I was "qualified" to apply for a USGC Master's license or not. I have owned a boat for more than 20 years, as some of you know I am a member of the USGC Auxiliary and I have been a qualified member of the USCGAux for 18 years. Based on the requirements of the USCG, I would be hard pressed to be able to PROVE that I have the boating experience needed to take the test for a Masters license! Not to pass the test, just to take it! In NH, no experience on the water is required, So when a firm that rents/leases/charters boats on Winni says they have commercially licensed personell, I want to know if they are really experienced and licensed by the US Coast Guard, or do they just have a NH license that does not require any experience.