[Rhodes22-list] Connecticut Outlaws Sailing

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The only real requirement is that you pass the test.  I’m sure ASA 101 is a fine course, but based on the practice test that’s in my course booklet, I doubt it would be useful preparation for taking the state test.  For example, it probably wouldn’t teach you that a PWC loses all ability to steer when not under power (which I didn’t know), or that it’s illegal to tow someone on a tube that doesn’t have handles (which I might have guessed).  

I recently completed, and passed the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation course.  I did it home-study, so I didn’t meet any great people, but I enjoyed it and learned quite a bit.  I think I’ll pass on the ASA 101 course.  I took a look at the curriculum, and its pretty basic stuff.  I’m sure I’d learn a few things, I don’t feel that it would be enough to justify the time or expense.

The students in the state Safe Boating class seemed to be a pretty diverse lot.  The table in front of me had a family; mom, dad, and two boys aged 12 and 15.  I’m going to guess that these people will not be a danger to themselves or to others on the water, but that probably would be true even if they hadn’t taken the course.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
No Boat Yet


> On Feb 24, 2016, at 8:17 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Peter:
> Sorry for your sad state of affairs!
> I wonder if an ASA sailing 101 course would cover the requirement?  I would just take their course for fun, with pwc cert. and ASA101.  You will learn and meet great people.  Remember these new state courses are meant for the young out of work college crowd.  They are highly educated but have little to no practical experience in anything.
> 
> Bob (palatka)
>