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OK, first time running into you on the web! Love your approach and your presentation style! Gonna follow you to hear what else you have and to laugh a bit. Thx
I was interested in getting a license (OUPV) just to do charters on my small sailboat. The requirement for a minimum of 360 sea days. That's going to take me a LOT of time!
Welcome aboard my maple leaf marauder!!! Go tell all of your geese friends about my channel! And then make them an account and get them to subscribe. Honk!
Just finished my OUPV course. Now need to take the exam. I haven't had to remember this much material since fire school in the late 90's! At least the fire questions in the "deck general" section should be easy! 🙂
@@CaptainBoomies Aced it! Just need to get the drug test results back and send the whole package into the CG. I think I'll be fine, even though I was at the Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top show a few weeks ago and it smelled like a Colombian forest fire! 😆
how does this apply to other countries? If I wanted to do a bareboat charter and sell out the staterooms to cover the cost in the BVI, do I need a different license? or is this even considered getting paid if it is a cost share activity and there is no realized profits on my side? Thanks
Let’s say I own a boat that offers different services - dive operations support, ROV services, photography/videography, etc. No paying customers actually on the boat. I have 1 or 2 crew members. Do I need a MMC?
You may technically not be required to have a license. However, in my experience (especially camera boat), insurance companies can require you to have a license anyway.
Tug captain here, if you want to work on an inland river boat, you can do with nothing, just apply and get hired. If you want to work on a tug that works on other waters you will need a TWIC, MMC endorsed as Ordinary Seaman, and a basic safety class. That should be enough to get you on most tugs.
Here in the Netherlands you need a license if your boat can go faster than 20 km/h (don't even get me started why they don't use knots), is longer than 15 meters or both. I'm currently (still) studying for my VB2 (thats the Dutch equivalent for RYA yacht master and when I pass I can get the RYA document as well). When I pass I am allowed to helm pleasure boats up to 40 meters. However the rules and regulations are so different in all bodies of water here, there are different rules for the big lakes, different for the small lakes and rivers and also different for the canals and seas. It is a pain to get it all crammed in my head. I just want this license so I can helm powerboats for my work (entertainment industry eg camera boats) and to get more work as a delivery crew member. Like always love your humour.
@@CaptainBoomies Thanks. Yes the rules and regulations also change between each country within the EU the UK ones are also different. Thats why I like sailing in the Caribbean, them guys are relaxed and don't really car what papers you have, as long as you don't crash into another boat or a dock.
Are you going to have a spot at the YT booth in Annapolis this year? Did they give you a code to buy tickets with at a a discount? Inquiring minds want to know!!!
Yeah, we decided to do the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore to gain some theoretical (and very little practical) knowledge on what a boat does and what the different parts of the boat are named and what they do :-D That said, in South Africa, you cannot leave Cape Town Harbour without a Skipper License, which I think is a good thing after we were in Florida for a few months....I mean, I would strongly recommend USGC to force everyone to at least know how to anchor properly :-D
I've been threatening to get my MCA yachtmaster license for years because they say it's "more practical and therefore better" but I've seen bad captains holding all kinds of certifications. You really need to get out there and do it.
@@CaptainBoomies I agree. Anything that is a 'book' test v.s. practical applications of knowledge is going to be a lot less useful than the school of hard knocks. Anchoring is funky any way around it because mud is not the same everywhere nor is a sandy bottom and so on. I anchored up for a storm back in the early 90's where every boat around me ended up aground and a few high and dry on the shore. We didn't drag at all but I knew the place and double checked depth, swing, and scope. I also anchored away from anyone that might come my way if they lost their grip. Going for a new venue this winter so we'll how I do.
Okay, now I REALLY want to know what the man overboard drill looks like for one of those casino “boats in a box on the river.” Like…. 🤔 Do they have tenders to go chase the jumper down river? Does it just consist of someone standing and pointing while someone else dials 911 to get the coast guard and the local sherrif’s office? The more I think about it… the scarier that gets, but then again, the likelihood of it ever happening…. 😅
Riiiiight?!? It's been killing me! I know they get USCG inspected, and that means a man-overboard drill with the creepy doll... And I think I saw a small inflatable on one, but it's all very strange.
OK, "Professional" Captain . There is NO such thing as a Captains License !! Only OUPV, or Master by tonnage. BTW, If I bring sandwiches , or beverages, or chip in for fuel, I am paying customer. If you don't think so wait till someone slips and gets injured, and then goes to a lawyer. You gave good advise about the liabilities of having a professional license. BTW, I think Professional only has one "F". Try turning on Spell Check. Having said all that, I really enjoyed your video.
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OK, first time running into you on the web! Love your approach and your presentation style! Gonna follow you to hear what else you have and to laugh a bit. Thx
I wrote captain on a post it note and put it in a drawer. It keeps me calm in a crisis.
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Just found your channel, great content. OUPV Near Coastal here, running 6 pack fishing charters.
Great video!! We gotta dig a little deeper into this topic! Or... maybe shallower - either way we need more Captain talk.
great info
Delaware has an exemption for 'born before ...' - don't recall the date. After that you have to take the boater safety course.
New subscriber here. Thanks for what you do!
I was interested in getting a license (OUPV) just to do charters on my small sailboat. The requirement for a minimum of 360 sea days. That's going to take me a LOT of time!
I just found your channel. Subscribed and gonna check your content. Watching from Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Welcome aboard my maple leaf marauder!!! Go tell all of your geese friends about my channel! And then make them an account and get them to subscribe. Honk!
I live in Massachusetts and just completed a Coast Guard safety course. I want to learn more and will check out more of your videos. Thanks
The 6pack course will teach you alot. Contact a maritime school near you. It may cost 1200 - 2200 .
Great video! 🤘
What about less then 70ft sailing international waters, would the 4:30 license be recommended over a safety course?
Just finished my OUPV course. Now need to take the exam. I haven't had to remember this much material since fire school in the late 90's! At least the fire questions in the "deck general" section should be easy! 🙂
@@CaptainBoomies Aced it! Just need to get the drug test results back and send the whole package into the CG. I think I'll be fine, even though I was at the Lynyrd Skynyrd / ZZ Top show a few weeks ago and it smelled like a Colombian forest fire! 😆
how does this apply to other countries? If I wanted to do a bareboat charter and sell out the staterooms to cover the cost in the BVI, do I need a different license? or is this even considered getting paid if it is a cost share activity and there is no realized profits on my side? Thanks
Okay, major props for the burgee on the couch 😉 #ifyouknowyouknow
Yaaaaassss!! ....I gotta go log some days....
The one my wife and kids are on!
Let’s say I own a boat that offers different services - dive operations support, ROV services, photography/videography, etc. No paying customers actually on the boat. I have 1 or 2 crew members. Do I need a MMC?
You may technically not be required to have a license. However, in my experience (especially camera boat), insurance companies can require you to have a license anyway.
Can I subscribe again? and again and again? It's that good and you deserve more subscribers!
You are my favorite!
I’ve always wanted to work on a tug boat. Do you have any advice on tug jobs?
Tug captain here, if you want to work on an inland river boat, you can do with nothing, just apply and get hired. If you want to work on a tug that works on other waters you will need a TWIC, MMC endorsed as Ordinary Seaman, and a basic safety class. That should be enough to get you on most tugs.
This NY captain should handle all my content!! Amazing!
Here in the Netherlands you need a license if your boat can go faster than 20 km/h (don't even get me started why they don't use knots), is longer than 15 meters or both. I'm currently (still) studying for my VB2 (thats the Dutch equivalent for RYA yacht master and when I pass I can get the RYA document as well). When I pass I am allowed to helm pleasure boats up to 40 meters. However the rules and regulations are so different in all bodies of water here, there are different rules for the big lakes, different for the small lakes and rivers and also different for the canals and seas. It is a pain to get it all crammed in my head. I just want this license so I can helm powerboats for my work (entertainment industry eg camera boats) and to get more work as a delivery crew member. Like always love your humour.
I've heard this before. I always have mild-panic-research to do whenever I cruise in Europe because the rules can change so much. Good luck, captain!
@@CaptainBoomies Thanks. Yes the rules and regulations also change between each country within the EU the UK ones are also different. Thats why I like sailing in the Caribbean, them guys are relaxed and don't really car what papers you have, as long as you don't crash into another boat or a dock.
Agreed!! I wanna go back to the Caribbean!
Obtaining a license in Netherlands sounds complex! Interesting requirements.
You know that feeling when you're binge-watching a channel....and suddenly you're on the last video? :(
Can't wait to see what's next! :) ♥
found your channel in a round-about-way via Parlay Revival's channel :)
Did you know I have a podcast? @funnyboatpodcast
Can i buy you an adult beverage.
Are you going to have a spot at the YT booth in Annapolis this year? Did they give you a code to buy tickets with at a a discount? Inquiring minds want to know!!!
Yes! I'll be I have a promo code as well!! 23BOOMABS it works at the power and sail.
@@CaptainBoomies Hoooray!!! I saw it on instagram too!!
License?!?? We don' need no steekin' license!!!
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Yeah, we decided to do the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore to gain some theoretical (and very little practical) knowledge on what a boat does and what the different parts of the boat are named and what they do :-D That said, in South Africa, you cannot leave Cape Town Harbour without a Skipper License, which I think is a good thing after we were in Florida for a few months....I mean, I would strongly recommend USGC to force everyone to at least know how to anchor properly :-D
I've been threatening to get my MCA yachtmaster license for years because they say it's "more practical and therefore better" but I've seen bad captains holding all kinds of certifications. You really need to get out there and do it.
I think for us who knew absolutely nothing about boats, we welcomed any and all knowledge of boats and sailing and weather and currents, etc.
@@CaptainBoomies I agree. Anything that is a 'book' test v.s. practical applications of knowledge is going to be a lot less useful than the school of hard knocks. Anchoring is funky any way around it because mud is not the same everywhere nor is a sandy bottom and so on. I anchored up for a storm back in the early 90's where every boat around me ended up aground and a few high and dry on the shore. We didn't drag at all but I knew the place and double checked depth, swing, and scope. I also anchored away from anyone that might come my way if they lost their grip. Going for a new venue this winter so we'll how I do.
Okay, now I REALLY want to know what the man overboard drill looks like for one of those casino “boats in a box on the river.” Like…. 🤔 Do they have tenders to go chase the jumper down river? Does it just consist of someone standing and pointing while someone else dials 911 to get the coast guard and the local sherrif’s office? The more I think about it… the scarier that gets, but then again, the likelihood of it ever happening…. 😅
Riiiiight?!? It's been killing me! I know they get USCG inspected, and that means a man-overboard drill with the creepy doll... And I think I saw a small inflatable on one, but it's all very strange.
You keep saying driving a boat...😂😂😂... 'Nuff said!!!...😊
Hot mariner......
OK, "Professional" Captain . There is NO such thing as a Captains License !! Only OUPV, or Master by tonnage. BTW, If I bring sandwiches , or beverages, or chip in for fuel, I am paying customer.
If you don't think so wait till someone slips and gets injured, and then goes to a lawyer. You gave good advise about the liabilities of having a professional license. BTW, I think Professional
only has one "F". Try turning on Spell Check. Having said all that, I really enjoyed your video.
First of all its not Driving. Its commanding a Boat. Video off the bat is Foul. Grain of salt with this one.
Be quiet pal. No one is here for your lack of expertise
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