Took the plunge - Registered for Masters License Class
 

I guess it was time I put my money where my mouth is.

I just registered for the two week Masters License Class at the Annapolis School of Seamanship followed by the 1 day First Aid & CPR class.

I have enough time on big boats to qualify for a 50 ton inland License, I have a guide license waiting and it looks like I will have the opportunity to move to the pointy end at least on a fill-in basis next year.

Hopefully having spent the last 25 years in Uncle Sam's Canoe Club will help a little. Rules of the Road and navigation have been a pretty integral part of my job - hopefully some of it will convey.

Although it's a little late to ask since they already have my money; does anyone have any experience with the Annapolis School of Seamanship?

Congratulations Tawn;

If things don't work out on the charters, you can drive the shuttles around the harbor in Baltimore:eek:
Best of luck to you.
5th (Marty)

They have a good reputation Tawn. I took the course with 3B's Captains School because they fit my schedule best.. By the time you are done the course, you will have seen the questions and the way they word things 100x's. Just study rules. The rest is common sense. Not overly hard..

ps. you may not have to get a guide license from someone else. Check with DNR ;)

Tawn, I did the Mariners School for my 6 pack and then the 50 ton upgrade. They had an online practice testing site that I just kept cramming in my brain. It was tough for me cause I'm older than dirt! You'll do fine.

bhl (Bruce)

So does this mean that when you pass, we ALL have to call you "Master" or just your wife? :eek: :p :D

Just kidding of course! Good luck!!!!!

It's what you have to call him when he's baiting up after he becomes a master that gets awkward.

Tawn,
I did my 6 pack and masters course with them last year. I was very happy with them and would be happy to answer any questions you might have on them. I opted for the long weekend courses, but if you have the time to knock it out in two weeks back to back more power to you. Good luck!

Andrew

Thanks for the info and offer of help Andrew.

I am going to take the class Monday through Friday for two weeks straight. The first aid and CPR classes are on the Saturday immediately following the class. I just want to get it all wrapped up as quick as possible. Greg has been a great help with answering all my dumb questions.

I went to the Port of Baltimore yesterday and applied for the TWIC card. Tomorrow, I'm going to go get a replacement Social Security Card and I'm going to try and get the physical knocked out next week.

My goal is to be ready to submit everything to the REC the minute I complete the course and pass the tests.

In case anyone is curious and wanted to follow along as I plow through this process, today I completed the DOT physical at the Riva Medical Center in Edgewater which was recommended to me by several Deale Captains.

Without any medical issues it was pretty quick and painless- $85, It appears as though all the "I"s are dotted and all the "t's crossed on the CG-719K physical form.

I printed off the "719K form common errors and omissions checklist" off the USCG website and went over the form twice with the MD before I let her leave the room.

Picked up my first of three letters of recommendation from Capt Bobby of the Bonnie Sue, I've got the other two lined up and should have them by the end of the weekend.

Going to White Glove Drug and Alcohol Testing Center in Huntingtown Saturday morning for the urinalysis.

I am hoping my TWIC card comes in soon, I applied for it in mid-September.

Class starts this Monday in Annapolis.

I owe a big thanks to Greg for helping me decipher some of the required documentation.

You with your captains license ???? Oh **** !!!! Tawn you should have called me my brother in law owns annapolis school of seamanship.

Passed. 100% on all four exams. Already have all the paperwork completed and plan to submit it next week. Should be a 100 ton Master Inland license, OPUV Near Coastal (100 nm) with towing endorsement.

Feels pretty good!

CONGRADULATIONS!! That's AWESOME!!! I got a buddy doing now and he said it is not an easy accomplishment.

That means I might let you take the helm while I put out my 20 rod spread this fall:D

Congratulations, see, you could have had a few drinks at the meeting last Tuesday, and still passed:)

5th (Marty)

Thanks for all the support and kind words. No report is complete without a picture, so here ya go....

Who the heck is Tipsword? Do you mean to tell me I've been misspelling your last name all this time? I could have swore it was Tipsler:eek:

Learn something everyday:D
5th

Congrats - all 100% is something to be proud of.

I've read some of the questions - getting them all correct sure shows you studied hard.

Quite an accomplishment,Tawn !!
It's not an easy thing to do, you should be very proud!!!
Capt. Charlie

Nice job Tawn.

bhl ( Bruce)