It’s a good article, but I think a lot of it comes down to the person. Yes, there are hawespipers who are great sailors and academy grads that are not, but the opposite is also true. And yes, a lot of academy kids come out thinking that since they have their license they know it all already, and there’s nothing to be learned. Personally, I know I know a little bit, but there’s a ton of stuff that I have no clue on. Just depends on the person and thier attitude.