The STCW will not show you how to moor, anchor, reef your main. It is basic water survival, fire fighting, CPR/First aid. In what way is that practical in regards to what this original thread started off as someone colliding with a marked reef? The more stamps and certs you obtain won't make you a better sailor. This is the biggest misconception out there. I see it all the time people want a boat they go take a couple week classroom, or even a weekend safety boaters class then they believe they know what they are doing, next thing you know they are the ones taking out reefs or damaging boats. Take actual lessons, put the time in to sail/boat with your buddys that are more experienced.
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