Thinking about a Captain’s License?

Have you ever considered getting your captain’s license? Here are some of the many reasons a sailor or powerboater might decide to get a captain’s license, presented by Captain Cheryl Duvall for Spinsheet.

Many of us began boating for recreational reasons. Maybe our parents had a sailboat, or we were introduced to sailing by racers who needed crew. Or we simply wanted to enjoy the outdoors and harness the wind. Whatever the reason, I doubt most of us began boating with the thought, “I’m going to get my captain’s license someday.”

I certainly didn’t. When I began sailing, I never considered recording days on the water. I was just happy to have access to small boats, whether my own or through clubs. I didn’t begin logging hours until I started cruising on larger boats, recording weather and destinations.

It wasn’t until my husband considered buying a boat for instructional purposes that we both thought about becoming licensed. After drafting a business plan, we decided not to pursue the commercial use of a personal boat for a variety of reasons. However, my husband decided to get his captain’s license to improve his boating skills. – Full story