JUST GOTTA SHARE

[HOTPURSUIT]

Well after a summer of going back to the community college of Baltimore and then completing all of my requirements, I get to add Captain to my signature. Got my credentials in the mail this afternoon, Master 50 ton, Not bragging, I just had to share guys, just a lil pumped!!!

 

[shawnee83]

Congratulations Captian Mike! That is a nice accomplishment. One that is on my bucket list as well.

 

[Captainsauls]

Congrats brother. 50 ton isn't a bad license man!

Hell I started with a 6 pack!

Keep on upgrading as you can!!!!!

 

[Flipout15]

congratulations...you should be proud.

 

[RumRunner]

Congrats! How long did it take you to complete?

 

[HOTPURSUIT]

Congrats! How long did it take you to complete?

5 week course, t, w, th nights 6-10 and all day on Saturdays 120 hrs for a 100 ton course and pass all the tests. plus drug test, twic card, eye and physical exam, first aid/ cpr, document 360 days on the water and 3 letters of recommendation from experienced captains. once I applied they turned it around in 3 weeks. I started the process in June . Now I can apply for my guide license. Then document my vessel, get commercial insurance, start an LLC. I've learned a whole new respect for all of the charter captains out there.

 

[sam3]

got my 6pack last winter learned a lot thinking of going for master this winter not sure what im going to do with it but enjoyed the class congrats on passing it

 

[Megabyte]

Congratulations brother!
Master ticket here with a towing endorsement.
Renewal upgrade in process.

 

[HOTPURSUIT]

Thanks Guys for all the kind words, I was really pumped the day I posted this, but I'm back down to earth and my head has resumed its normal size, sorry if I come off a little boastful. Thanks again Mike

 

[ktomlinson]

Lol, it's ok to boast the way you did, congratulations on an accomplishment! I hope to get my 6 pack license in a few years.

 

[HOTPURSUIT]

Thank you

 

[HOTPURSUIT]

Thank you

 

[Makoman232]

Congrats on earning your captains license.

As you know from the class, safety is a very important component of the license, and Captans are held to a higher standard on the water.

Congrats again and best of luck.

 

[HOTPURSUIT]

Thank you Captain Lou, and yes I realized that before I ever took the class. Some people I know would not even consider getting a captains license as they look at the added responsibility as a liability. I have been a boat owner for over 30 years and I have seen enough bad decisions on the water. As a master electrician I am the safety manager for our company with 100 electricians working in the field, after doing that for so long, safety is just a part of how I think. One of our instructors Captain Chris, wrapped up a lot of lessons by saying, "always stay ahead of your vessel". You know what he means, I will never forget it . Thanks again, Mike