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Old 03-02-2009, 06:13   #11
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I'm not sure if there's an approved NJ online class yet.
Yes, all the new states that require the license (41 states) all use the same on line course. It's easy - real easy. You go through the on line tutorial and you take the test. You take the test until you pass and you don't pay unless you pass.

This really is about getting a dumb stuff level of knowledge. They want to reduce the death rates. It's over capacity, PFD's, and Alcohol. They throw in some of the most basic USCG regulations and that is about it. No one should be out on the water with at least this level of training. It's not enough to make you great it's just supposed to keep you from killing yourself and others.
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