Name:   Shortbus - Subject:   Vessel Operator Certification Information Date:   6/12/2014 11:58:35 PM (updated 6/13/2014 12:00:41 AM)

We do hear from time to time about the requirement to carry the license in possession being a pain to comply with. Back in 1999, we heard it regularly but over time people have gotten used to taking their license with them everywhere they go. Today, usually the person doing the complaining has one or more cell phones, an Ipad or Ipod, fanny pack, etc. and a ton of other personal supplies and equipment with him. The license is often the smallest and easiest item to carry of all.

If I take all the above stuff with me, it ends up at the bottom of the lake.  Maybe I am missing something.

If I must carry my vessel license, why can't I just get cheap driver's license copies clearly designated as vessel only?

I'd just drop a license into the sailboat, boat and jetscooter and worry about it in 5 years.

If vessel only license copies are a bad idea, please tell me why.

If vessel only license copies are a good idea, will you support it and take it to the proper lawmakers? How tough could it be to print a big V on a license copy?