Simon - I do understand SCHRS and I applaud your efforts. Yes - mods are simple if you stipulate that someone is doing measurements. In the US, that simply isn't happening - nobody's doing the work, period. So it matters not at all how simple it is - everyone wants a turnkey rating. "I have an F16; what is my rating? My certificate? No, I don't have one." The discussion ends there. As you know from our off-line discussion, I have a sincere interest in SCHRS. But I see quite clearly that the effort required to get US sailors off their duff is no more or less than is already required and eschewed, often with contempt (I'm looking at you, Pete).

Mark - nice idea. I know you're wading through maple syrup like I have been for some time. If you can whip up the troops, more power to ya.