SilverMallard Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 2 points: 1. The "6 pack" deals with a LOT more than navigation rules and procedures. It deals with small craft operating SAFETY, which includes navigation...and emergency response training. The White River version that Bill has would test one's knowledge that the USCG deems necessary for safe operation IN THIS SYSTEM...not on the ocean or Great Lakes. 2. The "6 pack" is designed to insure a HIGH LEVEL OF SAFETY AND COMPETENCY AMONG COMMERCIAL OPERATORS...people who take money from the public to carry them around in boats. That is an entirely separate issue from the competency level deemed legally necessary for "Jim Bob" to put a boat in the water. It's equivalent to the requirement that a bus or taxi driver have a commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement (used to be called a chauffeur's license) for commercial operators on the water. The commercial aspect demands a higher level of gov't regulation...that is the established legal attitude in general. SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
Members Davy Wotton Posted February 21, 2007 Members Posted February 21, 2007 When you take a driving test you take both exams. Written and practical. Does this requirment also require a practical test while on the water. If it does not, then in my view it is lacking in substance so far as its validity to determine the individuals ability. Just a question here by the way. Davy.
SilverMallard Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 When you take a driving test you take both exams. Written and practical. Does this requirment also require a practical test while on the water. If it does not, then in my view it is lacking in substance so far as its validity to determine the individuals ability. Just a question here by the way. Davy. In order to sit for the exam, one must document about 300 sea service days (if memory serves) on board the class of vessel he/she will be operating under the supervision of another licensed captain, or proof of ownership of same. Also, Davy, you gotta admit that "Captain Davy" has a seriously "White River Pirate" ring to it! LOL SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
Members HUNTER Posted February 24, 2007 Members Posted February 24, 2007 Does anyone offer a course local (southwest Mo.) for the 6-pack? It sounds like its challenging but something that is absolutely needed. Please give me any info of some courses or schools to get a needed tests and paperwork/info. Thanks ya'll.
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