The trouble with OMBO and IBS

"Jeff Morris" <jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom> wrote in message news:LpScnetQIvMGyc6iXTWJiw@comcast.com...
 > I think you had better read the rules again. The USCG site is filled with comments like:
 >
 > Sail or Auxiliary Sail Endorsement (Deck License Applicants Only): Masters and Mates may
 > be endorsed for sail or auxiliary sail, as appropriate. This endorsement authorizes the
 > holder to operate a sail or auxiliary sail vessel, as applicable, within the scope and
 > limitations of the license. A written examination is required to demonstrate knowledge of
 > sailing.
 >
 > I find it remarkable that for all your claims of being a "Master Mariner" who is "serious
 > about sailing" you don't actually hold the license to be a master on your own boat!

I most certainly do hold a license to be master of my own boat.
To make everything perfectly legal all I have to do is tilt the motor
down, start it and let it idle in the water. This officially makes my
sailboat a motor boat even when the sails are up and doing all the
work. (See, I do know the Rules!)

But I don't plan on chartering my own boat - after all, it's my
home and I don't want a bunch of tourists poking around, puking
their guts out, etc. If I should ever need some employ I can always
use my license on a head boat, tour boat, dive boat, etc. I don't
need a sailing endorsement for that.

You're just mad because I represent serious competition for the
few captain jobs that are available. It's a good thing for you, Shen
and otnmbrd that I'm happily retired. You can keep your crummy
jobs for now.

S.Simon - a Captain who is serious about sailing<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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 >"One pilot doesn't get it on large commercial aircraft.
  >Two and a navigator are the minimum."

Navigator??

Geez, Nil, you know even less about aviation than maritime operations.
Stick to your little plastic sailboat and stay over on that ASA
newsgroup where you can pretend to be a "master" and no one knows the
difference.

Rick<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Flown on any 747s lately say from New York to Paris?
You will note a three-man cockpit crew.

S.Simon - a Captain who's serious about sailing


"Rick" <woodtug RemoveThis @dearthlink.nyet> wrote in message news:3F5393C9.8080902@dearthlink.nyet...
  > >"One pilot doesn't get it on large commercial aircraft.
  > >Two and a navigator are the minimum."
 >
 > Navigator??
 >
 > Geez, Nil, you know even less about aviation than maritime operations.
 > Stick to your little plastic sailboat and stay over on that ASA
 > newsgroup where you can pretend to be a "master" and no one knows the
 > difference.
 >
 > Rick
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