David P.,
USA, WA, Coupeville
at 2025, Jun 04
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Steve contacted me after I made an inquiry through the site and assisted in locating a boat for us to use for the assessment. This was incredibly helpful, and the boat was perfect for the test. Steve was available to answer questions prior to the assessment, provided the exam rubric and kept in communication.
Steve was very patient and helped me understand what I had done wrong on the written exam and offered some tips on remembering rules of the road and buoys that will be very helpful.
On the water, Steve was equally patient and gave me time to learn the boat's running rigging and systems before proceeding. I really appreciate the professional assessment and coaching received during the on-the-water phase.
Overall I'm very happy with the NauticEd experience and it would not have been 1/2 as valuable without the practical exam and skills assessment provided by Capt. Steve Hoffman.