All the professional
training programs do is
gear you up to take the relevant USCG exams. It's an exam cram course designed to cover all the written material on the test. It covers a great deal of technical material depending on the exam. There isn't any practical hands on
training.
The recreational
ASA courses includes time on the
water with a
boat and instructor and cover
boat handling skills as well as
regulations and other technical information.
ASA instructors have to be certified by ASA.
I've never attended any of their
classes but the recreational training I have had I think it comes down to the quality of the instructor. I would call them on the
phone and set up a time to speak with the actual instructor. While the
school has a 30 year reputation you want to know about the instructor more than who they
work for. They may have more than one. You might as well get the one you like best. If you are going to travel all that way it's worth the up front effort.
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