jdmseaside

It was about 10 years ago that I took the Mariner's (I think) course in Wilmington NC. It was good and well presented and made the written test a few weeks later a much easier than I expected. The best part was the evening the instuctor announced that he had the specimen cups and we could provide the sample for the drug test right then and it would be sent to a lab for analysis. This was provided as part of the course fee. Well, immediatly about 30% of the class, and mostly young, working, six pack mates as I recall, got upset and would not provide the sample. I forget whether they left the class or were allowed to provide a sample at some other time. I don't mean to slam working mates, it was just funny to the rest of us, the mostly over 40 year olds talking the class for fun and to improve our seafaring skills. I have since fished with a couple of those that refused at that time, and now it is funny to them too, a decade later.

Edenton, North Carolina

No, I can only wish that it was mine. Talking to Trevor today, Owner of Calyber, it is called the "Hemingway" model because it does not have a rear bulkhead for the cabin, it is a day boat. In the picture they are getting the boat ready for some painting. He also has one of his 35 express models underway. Both are sold already.