sea school or similar

njoimia · 07-03-2006, 02:41 PM

can anyone give me info? Which school should i go to and what is the easiest way to get all my requirements..... I have CPR, already. thanks so much.

Captain Ollie · 07-08-2006, 11:35 PM

Sea school.

reel life · 08-18-2006, 10:36 PM

i'll 2nd sea school

Shark Tagger · 08-20-2006, 11:25 AM

Sea School. There is a good article on this site about it.

I did it about 5 years ago. Worth every penny in my opinion.

By Tag · 08-21-2006, 06:48 PM

What is Sea School?

Relentless33 · 08-21-2006, 06:59 PM

It's a school of the sea

Anyone know if there is an age requirement on how old I need to be?

Thanks

Captain Ollie · 08-21-2006, 08:34 PM

I don't really know for sure but I would assume the minimum age would be 18. You may just want to call and find out for sure. The other good idea would be to go ahead and get those forms you need to keep track of your time spent at sea. Taking the classes and passing the tests are only a part of what it takes. Your gonna have to prove a couple years worth of time spent on the water. You may want to start that sooner than later.

Broadbill-Pro · 08-22-2006, 03:01 PM

18 was the minimum age when I recieved mine. I went to school at 17 and actually tested 6 months before my 18th bday, I missed 1 too many questions on firefighting had to go back. I am sending in for my 5th renewal this month (every 5 years).

check out this site for info:

http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm

The BEAST · 08-22-2006, 04:10 PM

I wouldn't recommend geting a Capt's license if you don't intend to charter, etc. but rather do an extensive USCG Power Squadron course.

The reason for my thought is simple... If you have an OUPV or higher you are considered a merchant marine officer and are considered a professional. In case of accident, you are scrutinized and held to a higher standard, even if it isn't your fault. Insurance companies and LEO will try to determine first and foremost that YOU did everything, as a professional, that you could to avoid or mitigate the incident. Not to mention that your land based driving record can, especially DUI's, be related to your marine license and probable forfeiture of it. Insurance companies give discounts for USCG Courses but generally will apply a higher rate to a Captains license assuming that you are no longer strictly a pleasure boater but also part time commercial.

What would be the benefit? Sea school would enrichen your knowledge but pressing on to get the license (just to have one) would be a bad decision in my thinking.

Capt. Jim
The BEAST

Relentless33 · 08-22-2006, 05:23 PM

Good idea

I'll look up more info later

Thanks

marlintuna · 08-22-2006, 05:45 PM

My friend's neighbor I believe operates the Maritime Institute here in San Diego. I have known many deckhands get their STCW or Catptain's license and go on to 2nd and Captain local sportfisher's. They have a great reputation and success rate. I only say this by feedback from friends who went through their program. Haven't heard any bad feedback so prob no news is good news. Here's their website if you are interested or can travel to San Diego, CA. Now, I'm not sure if you need to go to a school in the state you plan employement or not. Hope this helps:

http://www.maritimeinstitute.com/AboutMI/index2.html

Relentless33 · 08-22-2006, 05:48 PM

Thanks, unknown idea number 1: I'm wicked young :lol:

lol

marlintuna · 08-22-2006, 06:00 PM

No offense by the subject line but I started as a "pinhead" until I was 16 and was hired on as a deckhand on a local sportfisher. If you have access to local charters or "open party" sportfishing boats like we have here in San Diego then by all means hang out at the docks and start meeting people and ask around. The term pinhead here in San Diego means a kid under 16 who gets to fish the boat in trade for working on the boat. It's a great way to grow up and get your feet wet. Then start earning sea time and make sure you get a letter from any boat you work and tell them you need sea time for school. Good luck. No matter how young you are it's always cool to see people of all ages have the interest in keeping the sport alive and maybe run your own boat.

Sword Donkey · 08-31-2006, 04:43 PM

I 2nd what Jim on "THE BEAST" said.

I just got my license and they now make you jump through hoops to get it. If you are planning on becoming a Full-Time boat captain, working private boats or running charters, take the course. Otherwise, study hard in school, make lots of money and hire your own captain. You prob. heard it before, but school is way more important than this forum, swordfishing, or anything else. just my .02 cents. :smoker

Relentless33 · 08-31-2006, 05:10 PM

:???:

Tuna Devil · 09-01-2006, 09:50 AM

NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN SWORDFISHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: hb

Except maybe school.

freezorburn · 09-15-2006, 03:05 PM

I went to the Nautical School.

Yes you are held to a higher standard in the event of a accident. Thats all part of being a captain.

You should know better then the average person IE mind your wake, Recognize danger, Pay Attention! and knowing the rules.

There are 4 exams

1 Rules of the Road 30 qu only allowed 3 wrong
2 Charting and Plotting only allowed 1 wrong
3 Boat Handling malin spike
4 Some other questions and Weather stuff

It's a fun class but there is lots of studying!

Buy Chapmans "Rules of the road" and know the entire book and the Diff between international and national law

07-03-2006, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
njoimia Lines In Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami Beach Boat: 56' Best Catch: all of them. Occupation: fishing Posts: 98	sea school or similar can anyone give me info? Which school should i go to and what is the easiest way to get all my requirements..... I have CPR, already. thanks so much.

07-08-2006, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Captain Ollie Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davie Florida Boat: 28 foot Kevlacat Best Catch: Strippers/Barely Legal Cheerleaders Occupation: Commercial tropical fish collector, lobster diver, bouy gear fisherman, 100ton captain Posts: 596	Sea school. __________________ Remember that house you, or maybe your neighbor couldn't pay for? Well, now your gonna pay for it!!

08-18-2006, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-21-2006, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
By Tag Grunt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Carlos Mexico Boat: Photography, Sport fishing, web design Occupation: Client Relations Posts: 5	Sea School What is Sea School? __________________ If you want a slice of heaven, go to San Carlos Mexico. Visit Cabela's Outdoor Outfitter for San Carlos Mexico at http://www.fishingtrip-bytag.com

08-21-2006, 06:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,017	It's a school of the sea Anyone know if there is an age requirement on how old I need to be? Thanks __________________

08-20-2006, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 921	Sea School. There is a good article on this site about it. I did it about 5 years ago. Worth every penny in my opinion.

08-21-2006, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Captain Ollie Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davie Florida Boat: 28 foot Kevlacat Best Catch: Strippers/Barely Legal Cheerleaders Occupation: Commercial tropical fish collector, lobster diver, bouy gear fisherman, 100ton captain Posts: 596	I don't really know for sure but I would assume the minimum age would be 18. You may just want to call and find out for sure. The other good idea would be to go ahead and get those forms you need to keep track of your time spent at sea. Taking the classes and passing the tests are only a part of what it takes. Your gonna have to prove a couple years worth of time spent on the water. You may want to start that sooner than later. __________________ Remember that house you, or maybe your neighbor couldn't pay for? Well, now your gonna pay for it!!

08-22-2006, 03:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,410	18 was the minimum age when I recieved mine. I went to school at 17 and actually tested 6 months before my 18th bday, I missed 1 too many questions on firefighting had to go back. I am sending in for my 5th renewal this month (every 5 years). check out this site for info: http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm

08-22-2006, 04:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
The BEAST Charter Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Boat: 2007 WorldCat 330TE / 300 Suzuki's Best Catch: every catch is my best catch Occupation: charter captain Posts: 955	I wouldn't recommend geting a Capt's license if you don't intend to charter, etc. but rather do an extensive USCG Power Squadron course. The reason for my thought is simple... If you have an OUPV or higher you are considered a merchant marine officer and are considered a professional. In case of accident, you are scrutinized and held to a higher standard, even if it isn't your fault. Insurance companies and LEO will try to determine first and foremost that YOU did everything, as a professional, that you could to avoid or mitigate the incident. Not to mention that your land based driving record can, especially DUI's, be related to your marine license and probable forfeiture of it. Insurance companies give discounts for USCG Courses but generally will apply a higher rate to a Captains license assuming that you are no longer strictly a pleasure boater but also part time commercial. What would be the benefit? Sea school would enrichen your knowledge but pressing on to get the license (just to have one) would be a bad decision in my thinking. Capt. Jim The BEAST

08-22-2006, 05:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,017	Good idea I'll look up more info later Thanks __________________

08-22-2006, 05:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
marlintuna Grunt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	In San Diego - Maritime Institute My friend's neighbor I believe operates the Maritime Institute here in San Diego. I have known many deckhands get their STCW or Catptain's license and go on to 2nd and Captain local sportfisher's. They have a great reputation and success rate. I only say this by feedback from friends who went through their program. Haven't heard any bad feedback so prob no news is good news. Here's their website if you are interested or can travel to San Diego, CA. Now, I'm not sure if you need to go to a school in the state you plan employement or not. Hope this helps: http://www.maritimeinstitute.com/AboutMI/index2.html __________________ Find a spot open on an upcoming trip or San Diego party boat and charter owners post your trip. www.sportfishsandiego.com - all aboutSan Diego party boats and charters.

08-22-2006, 05:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,017	Thanks, unknown idea number 1: I'm wicked young :lol: lol

08-22-2006, 06:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
marlintuna Grunt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	Start as a "pinhead" No offense by the subject line but I started as a "pinhead" until I was 16 and was hired on as a deckhand on a local sportfisher. If you have access to local charters or "open party" sportfishing boats like we have here in San Diego then by all means hang out at the docks and start meeting people and ask around. The term pinhead here in San Diego means a kid under 16 who gets to fish the boat in trade for working on the boat. It's a great way to grow up and get your feet wet. Then start earning sea time and make sure you get a letter from any boat you work and tell them you need sea time for school. Good luck. No matter how young you are it's always cool to see people of all ages have the interest in keeping the sport alive and maybe run your own boat. __________________ Find a spot open on an upcoming trip or San Diego party boat and charter owners post your trip. www.sportfishsandiego.com - all aboutSan Diego party boats and charters.

08-31-2006, 04:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sword Donkey Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Around 1,200 feet of water off Miami Boat: Killing and Releasing Sword Donkies Occupation: Salesman Posts: 91	I 2nd what Jim on "THE BEAST" said. I just got my license and they now make you jump through hoops to get it. If you are planning on becoming a Full-Time boat captain, working private boats or running charters, take the course. Otherwise, study hard in school, make lots of money and hire your own captain. You prob. heard it before, but school is way more important than this forum, swordfishing, or anything else. just my .02 cents. :smoker

08-31-2006, 05:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,017	:???: :???: :???:

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