Currently studying for my OOW ticket, was wondering if anyone has any top tips for learning the rules?
Been looking at a few iphone apps, got Imray, but not impressed with it. Looked at âRules of the road made easyâ, looks pretty good but wondering if anyone has used it before I part with any more $$$
the best way to learn rules of the road, and i speak from personal experience here, is to have sex with a european female merchant marine officer. seriously, it worked for me.
back in 1994 i was a 3rd mate and about to sit for my 2nd mateâs ticket, my last month onboard the ship before going home to test I had a nice mutually satisfying extended fling with Miss Inge (from Belgium?) the 2nd officer. very cute but - HELLO- she put mayonaise on her french fries!! the relationship was doomed from the begining.
anyway, I have never flunked a rules test after that.
[quote=richard8000milesaway;52378]the best way to learn rules of the road, and i speak from personal experience here, is to have sex with a european female merchant marine officer. Seriously, it worked for me.
Back in 1994 i was a 3rd mate and about to sit for my 2nd mateâs ticket, my last month onboard the ship before going home to test i had a nice mutually satisfying extended fling with miss inge (from belgium?) the 2nd officer. Very cute but - hello- she put mayonaise on her french fries!! The relationship was doomed from the begining.
Anyway, i have never flunked a rules test after that.
[QUOTE=richard8000milesaway;52378]the best way to learn rules of the road, and i speak from personal experience here, is to have sex with a european female merchant marine officerâŚ
so there.[/QUOTE]
[B]Well Richard, thats just great. [I]hummmpfftâŚ[/I] Maybe I should go talk to Dr ThockmortonâŚ[/B]
For my 1600 Mate N/C I sat down with the COLREGS, a Pen, A Blank Note Book, Colored Pencils and a Drawing Pad. I Wrote the Rules Verbatum Long Hand-Twice, Cover to Cover and drew Every Light Configuration and Day Shape there is. I also did in excess of Fifty Practice Tests, used Flash Cards and Listened to the Rules on Tape while when ever Possible.
Then Again, I did all of the work for this License on my own to Prove to Myself that I could do it with out Class Room Help or Memorization from a Computer Screen, from the basics of Navigation right through the Stability Formulas, Weather Routing and Hurricane Avoidence.
It all Depends on what your goal is-To Learn the Rules or Simply Pass the Test.
[QUOTE=richard8000milesaway;52434]hmmm. yeah, I guess my one-on-one training sessions with Inge were done without much thought to you other ladies. sorry, my bad. ;-)[/QUOTE]
[B]No prob. I was just thinking⌠maybe I want to be a [I]Pilot⌠[/I]lol[/B]
I just downloaded the trialware of NavRules. It is free to try and $20 to buy but thatâs for the PC. I emailed the guy and asked if I have to pay again to get it on my iPhone?
Iâll probably go with NavRules on the PC and the less expensive âMade Easyâ on the iPhoneâŚ
Anybody know if old school Flashcards are available? I actually have a set that looks like playing cards but it only shows the light configs. I was hoping to find a set that asks questions like right of way, who is the stand on vessel, etc. If I canât find a set Iâll make my own.
The âWhat ifâsâ are exactly what I trying to become expert at, not so much for the test but for actually making the right decisions while conning the ship (and properly answering the Captainâs âWhat if scenariosâ wouldnât hurt either). So far the ROR software Iâve found only helps with lights and sounds (I only just started studying so if this is wrong, forgive meâŚ)
My question is this; I found Farwells, the book but do they offer a software study version? Is Farewells the only good âWhat ifâ study option? Any general tips on studying and getting better at making ship driving decisions based on the adherence to the ROR would be appreciated. I realize nothing can replace experience but my goal is to minimize âbad decisionsâ until I get the experience, LOLâŚ
The âWhat ifâsâ are exactly what I trying to become expert at, not so much for the test but for actually making the right decisions while conning the ship (and properly answering the Captainâs âWhat if scenariosâ wouldnât hurt either). So far the ROR software Iâve found only helps with lights and sounds (I only just started studying so if this is wrong, forgive meâŚ)
My question is this; I found Farwells, the book but do they offer a software study version? Is Farewells the only good âWhat ifâ study option? Any general tips on studying and getting better at making ship driving decisions based on the adherence to the ROR would be appreciated. I realize nothing can replace experience but my goal is to minimize âbad decisionsâ until I get the experience, LOLâŚ
Thanks![/QUOTE]
An excellent resource for the âwhat ifâ questions are the NTSB, USCG, and MAIB investigative reports that come out on a regular basis.
I donât think there is an electronic version of Farwellâs.