Congratulations to you both. I only did the classroom based Day Skipper and from the way your experiences read, I would have given up or been asked to leave the course if I'd had the kind of tutor you had. The man sounds like a right plank. Whether it's humans or dogs, you reward good behaviour with praise and positive comments. It's good for self confidence, self esteem, and encourages positive behaviour. Being sullen and making girls cry makes your nose bleed!!! It sounds as though YOU should have been paid the fee for going on the course and putting up with him.

Anyway, the outcome is the important thing and after reading your experiences, I would suggest your better prepared than me for what the channel can throw at you. Force 9? I'd be frightened of that in the house!!

Well done mate.

Lizzy D