"Just wanted to thank
you for coordinating this weekend's Safe Powerboat Handling
Class at New York Maritime College. The course (and exceptional
instructor) far exceeded my expectations. This was a great
opportunity to evaluate this course for use as part of the
College's offerings for students and extracurricular programs
for the public. As someone who sat through the 100%
classroom courses by the USCG Aux., Power Squadron and even Sea
School's Launch Operator's course and who is responsible for
repairing the boats used in this course I believe I have a
unique perspective. The hands-on nature of the US Powerboating
course is infinitely more valuable to
the student and their potential employer while being very
respectful of the equipment (the first day students did not get
above 5 mph) of the host facility.
Look forward to the
instructor's course and the incredible potential for this course
at New York Maritime College. Please let me know what, if any,
special arrangements we need to make for the instructor's
course. Thanks!"
Robert T. Crafa, Director of Waterfront
Programs at SUNY Maritime College, N.Y.
"Last weekend
we had our big Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup weekend and
this year it included a Friday “Eventagram Centerboard
Challenge” too. Pat Blumm and I were each driving a safety boat
during heavy wind and about 10 boats went over during the event,
including 4-5 turtles. Little did I know during your powerboat
course that I would need to use those skills so soon or so much!
And we were a sharp team, thanks to you. The highlight was when
Pat and I both approached a turtled Buccaneer 18 with a
collapsed centerboard. Pat took command and told the crew what
we were going to do. He instructed them to tie a line around the
far shroud while I headed for the bow. He pulled, I held and
then I headed for the mast to bring the boat upright and we had
that guy going again in just a few minutes. It was dazzling.
Cheers,
Mike"
Mike Ferring, Phoenix, AZ
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