It's Official!

So, yesterday, Kim ran down to the store to get some green onions for our stir-fry last night, and a few minutes later, she pulled back in. I said, "That was fast." and she said she forgot something. A second later, she's handing me an official looking envelope with an expectant look on her face. It was my Merchant Mariner Credential (captain's license)! My eyes started to well up because this has been such a long, drawn out ordeal.

I can now start teaching legally for Lisa @ SailTime and Club Nautique. CN is a US Sailing school, where Lisa's is an ASA school. As a result, I've got to go through another round of classes at CN to become certified out the wazoo with them. This should keep me busy for the rest of the year.

I've decided to scan the passport looking license and archive it, just in case. BTW, I was officially qualified for "Master Near Coastal 25 Gross Tons w/ Sailing & Towing Endorsements". That should be sufficient for just about anything short of operating a ferry or a cruise ship. I may very well go for the Duck Boats next summer if I decide to get my CDL.