Nautical licence to become compulsory for engines from 30HP up

[robby017]

you won't need any spectacles hahahahahaha

[Shaftbomb]

I did the test last Tuesday.  Of 27 people only one did not pass the test.  They asked us an average of 6-7 flags each which looking back is not really hard to memorize.  As for me, I found the lights harder to memorize, with one examiner asking all of the lights to test takers!  However looking back the course in general is very interesting although hard to memorize all the book in a 4 day course!  Good luck to all of you....

[sirena]

can you give us more detatails of what was asked during the test

[Shaftbomb]

Make a bowline.
What is the speed one can drive with in a marina?
What is the speed one can drive with in a port?
What distance should you keep from a sandy beach?
Around 6 flags.
Around 6 different lights.
Explain one cardinal mark and an isolated danger mark.
How do you refuel?
What fire extinguishers you keep onboard?
Do you go out in force 5-6 wind?
From where do you read your weather forecast?
What do you do if you are caught in fog when out fishing?
Placing two boats on the table, the examiner asked which one is the stand on boat and which one is the give way boat.

Result: Pass! 

[robby017]

my god ......... he was mean to you!!!!!!!!

[Shaftbomb]

Not at all - these are extra simple questions that all boaters should be proud to know......I memorized the flags in 2-3 days....

[robby017]

you misunderstood me, i did the test and passed last summer..... although i know the above he only asked just over half those things......

[sirena]

thanks mate gr8 help to study till the course begin.

Thanks in advance

[malvizzu]

Thanks Shaftbomb.

[Shaftbomb]

The funny thing about this course is that Mcast don't give you the study book when you apply for the course and then you have to learn everything in 4 days which is almost impossible.  We protested with our tutors but all of them told us that they are not involved in Mcast decision making but only tutoring.....

[malvizzu]

I have managed to memorise all the flags in the last 4 days I spent in Gozo for the Easter holidays with my family. The fact that I was relaxed and had ample time helped even more. I'm not sure regarding the lights and the rest to study after a whole day's work, let alone in 4 days when the course begins.

[ForTuna]

Just received a notification from MCAST, Course starting 26th April!!!!

[malvizzu]

Me too. Received notification today. Room 6.

[baghira]

Me too 26th april room6

[busumark]

me too 26 april room 6