I wish I had a photo I could share, but picture this:
Two goofy kids, cheesy grins, standing proudly at the boat marina holding our new shiny certificates...
We're officially licensed BOAT CAPTAINS!
Peter and I both passed what they call the "practical test" on Thursday, which was our final step. To obtain our license we had take a two-night class, pass a 100 question written knowledge test, a 25 question boat knowledge test, (Peter also passed the written portion of the sailing endorsement; I did not attempt this one yet), go on an orientation cruise and then pass the practical test. The practical consisted of knowing all the islands on the East and West side of the atoll, knowing all the buoys in the lagoon, navigating the boat using a GPS, driving the boat from the lagoon through one of the passes to the ocean side, performing a satisfactory "man-overboard" drill, knowing all of the radio channels and proper radio etiquette and finally, docking the boat at the marina parallel-parking style!
In reality, we don't have a pretty, shiny certificate to show off, but we do have another license number to memorize! :-)
Ahoy Matey! Come and cruise with us!
4 comments:
WOOT!! WOOT!!!! Can't wait to have you guys show off your new skills!! Way to go! That's awesome!!
Who'd ever-a thunk? lil miss rissy-roo turned into cap'n ritz with her prince cap'n aside her - amazing! congrats to both of you! hope you enjoy many a smooth sailing.
Ahhh! That is great! We just got back from a week of sailing on a charter boat and didn't end up on the rocks or the bottom! lol... Awesome you're doing it this early in life while there is much adventure within your reach!
That's quite impressive - congrats!
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