T&T: Alabama Boater License

[LCCableJr@aol.com]

As Marge has gracefully passed the requirement for license, I just got  
caught in the trap that required testing for my Alabama Boat License. I have  been 
boating for more than a few decades and I thought the test was fairly  
comprehensive for a state test. There is a test but no demonstration of skill;  
however, my twin trawler is much easier to handle than the small single  engine 
shrimp boat of 2/3's her size from my youth.
 
Give the free test a try at: _http://www.boat-ed.com/al/al_internet.htm_ 
(http://www.boat-ed.com/al/al_internet.htm)    Brush up on your cans and lights or 
you may not pass the first time  through...
 
The class can be Internet taken as well as the test and a certificate comes  
in the mail once passed. It's geared to the masses so there is more focus on 
PWC  and runabouts which make up more of the boating public but it has a good  
balance of safety guidance and navigation rules.
 
Overall a good test and an easy model for other states to adopt.
 
Len
MV Entropy
Decatur, AL
_http://groups.msn.com/TrawlerMV/mventropy.msnw?Page=1_ 
(http://groups.msn.com/TrawlerMV/mventropy.msnw?Page=1)