TheCount Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Raiders, Fully licensed (today) and ready to go out this weekend and give the toy a run with the kids aboard... Next purchase is custom lettering "The Count" - might even get a graphic done too... TC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacer560 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 certified for??? or you mean licensed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Congrats to you How did you find the test?? I was very stressed to begin with but after 10 mins I was done and passed!!! Be safe on the water and enjoy!!! Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCount Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Did the tests through a training and certification place in Woy Woy as I wanted to do it, what I would call, properly.. Simply opening a book and doing a test is one way of doing it, but I wanted to know more!! $90 and 8 of us in a classroom style for a couple of hours going over real life scenarios - a few yarns from the lecturer (40yrs+ commercial experience) and I was surprised how easy the test was. . Practical training with same company instead of the "3 trips" with mates.. Again, instructor had years of experience and talked more about practical experiences and not text book stuff.. Another $90 and a few hours of my time and it's complete.. If you have the spare cash then I definitely recommend the way I did the licensing. TC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Congrats TC, I also did my licence through a company even after having my licence since I was 17 and letting it lapse for to long which made me do it again, was well worth the $$$ going through a course. Using their boat for practical was great, what a boat they had, I drooled all the time I was on it and what a rig to drive....WOW. Cheers, Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Congrats TC, Enjoy yourself out on the water. May the winds be light and always at your back. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff- Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 great stuff, congrats! take it slow the first few times you go out (including the whole trailer / putting the bungs in!! / launching business) and you should avoid any major catastrophes. always find that rushing is the #1 cause of mistakes. you will get a routine going and after that you're sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisso Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Congrats Mate.. Boating is an enjoyable pastime and like others have said, take your time to find your feet, get yourself into a routine and dont rush things... these are important as it creates a good experience for all aboard without any mishaps which may turn people off going out with you again or suffering a bad experience.. the licence bit is all part of learning and it doesnt stop once you have it... Enjoy your boating for many years to come... hope to see you out and about in Brissy Waters sometime. Regards Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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