Greek Island Extremes | Ep. 75

[@mrstevenrowe]

let me ask you this,, Do I have to obtained ASA certification for sailing or even cabin cruiser if living board ? or cruising island off FL OR just for getting boat Ins,,i know my state .so where to go get certification ?

[@LifeFourPointZero]

My husband has had his US Coast Guard captains license for quite some time. We originally got it to have our insurance cost less and to be as safe as possible. I have since gotten my US Coast Guard captains license as well. This has been accepted everywhere we've visited though some people believe that some of the RYA or Royal Yachting Association certifications are better because they have both written and practical components of their exams. However, you have to have a whole bunch of yours at sea to even apply for a US Coast Guard license so you get the practical component, you just are not necessarily evaluated based on it, only on your knowledge. Some countries require one of these certifications before they will give you a cruising permit. I don't know what is required for specific states in the US ... I don't believe anything is required on US international waters but I do think it helps with many insurances. Hope this helps.

[@mrstevenrowe]

@@LifeFourPointZero i told same thing on lowing Ins cost ,,problem don't what take USCG Lic, ,BUT i also told in lot mariners to dock or mooring you have show your Certification ? that true ? Coast Guard, they what have Mim 365 days at sea ..hell i don't have any ,,hoping for just taking written test ,Without that Diving part of test,, only place going cruise is FL keys and Bahamas & Caribbean