60tn Make Or Break Day...

Little did I know when I first stepped Aboard the Spirit of Chemanius Back in 1987 where that experience would lead me...

It´s been almost 20 years since that 5 day trip when I did my SALTS Juniors... progressing through my Intermediates took quite a bit longer, then on to Seniors all as volunteer crew. I didn´t even know I was chalking up sea time but I am very glad of that now.

Now, the CCGA and this progression to my 60tn Masters has devoured the training side of my life of late (all in a good way) and tomorrow´s oral exam will hopefully see it done.

I´m writing this the night before as I´m leaving on the first ferry for Vancouver and the exam. It´s an interesting mix of emotions shuttling through my Head tonight. I´m a bit apprehensive About the exam because I really don´t know what they might ask so my studying has been all over the place. Then there is the worry About how many people know the exam is tomorrow - which adds a fair bit of pressure to pass it ;) - especially since everyone is so sure I´ll pass it. Finally there is the part of tomorrow that isn´t directly related to the exam - they are going to ask which vessel I need this for - and I have so many different ones its going to be difficult to answer - which I hope isn´t a problem.

However - tomorrow is going to come and will bring what it will bring. As before I will fill everyone in on the happenings at the exam as best as I can - reporting Back here in About 24h - wish me luck!

PS: I´ll state this now so I´m forced to do it - I will create a 60tn Master Study Page that details all the "stuff" you need to know concerning obtaining this certification so that others will have a slightly easier walk through the whole process then I did.

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