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Tick, done
I am now the proud possessor of a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence - Short Range Certificate, licencing me to use marine VHF radios fitted with Digital Selective Calling.
Sounds impressive, doesn't it?! *g*
A very good course, with a very good instructor.
Strangely enough, this is the only qualification you legally have to have in order to take to the sea here in UK waters. Everything else is voluntary - you can just buy yourself a boat and get out there, however dangerous you might be. (However, charter companies - understandably! - won't charter you their yachts unless you have some qualifications, which is a very good reason - although of course not the only one - for me getting myself properly trained.)
Thanks to everyone for the crossed fingers and best wishes :-)
Sounds impressive, doesn't it?! *g*
A very good course, with a very good instructor.
Strangely enough, this is the only qualification you legally have to have in order to take to the sea here in UK waters. Everything else is voluntary - you can just buy yourself a boat and get out there, however dangerous you might be. (However, charter companies - understandably! - won't charter you their yachts unless you have some qualifications, which is a very good reason - although of course not the only one - for me getting myself properly trained.)
Thanks to everyone for the crossed fingers and best wishes :-)
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Gina
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Azz, I'm adding my Best Wishes for successful and adventurous use of your new certification and skill. No need to reply. ;-D
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Congrats by the way!!
~Nathalie
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Any time!
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