Im not about to disclose what my profession is but, I work closely with the USCG and many other international governing maritime agencys. My whole point is that a small test with limited experience will not make everyone fit on the water in all capacities. Time and experience with different situations is invauluable. In no way do I want to undermine the hard work people do to obtain licensing and certifications they are a great and can only encourage and make our waters safer with more knowlegable sailors/boater. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />