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We specialise in one-on-one driver instruction on your boat.

Our training will achieve the following…

CONFIDENCE .
To feel more confident handling your boat whatever its size both in open water and in the marina

SAFETY .
To feel safer on your boat
Avoiding difficulties, understanding risks associated with boats and the boating environment and local knowledge.

FUN .
Fun is why we get into boating
All aspects of boating should be enjoyable including docking
We aim to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning experience on your boat

We have two customisable options from you to choose from:

Three Hour Boating Session

Five Hour Boating Session

Other Training Programmes

THREE HOUR BOATING SESSION back to top

In this time we will endeavour to cover:

Boat familiarisation

1. Discuss start up procedures and pre start checks

Manoeuvring your boat

1. Casting off
2. Manoeuvring in restricted area eg the marina
3. Maintaining speed limit in 5knot zone

Refuelling

1. Docking at fuel dock and securing the boat
2. Shutting down of all systems - engines and electrical
4. Safe refuelling technique and dangers to watch for

Docking your boat

1. Preparing fenders and lines
2. Coming alongside a wharf, using two techniques
3. Docking in your marina pen

Safety at sea

1. Radio communications
2. Safety equipment and its uses

Please note: in the time allowed this lesson can only be conducted at the marina where your boat is moored.

The refuelling component of this lesson will be given if the fuelling station is located at the marina; this is to allow adequate time for docking practice.

FIVE HOUR BOATING SESSION back to top

We will endeavour to cover in this time:

Boat familiarisation
1. Discuss your start up procedures and pre start checks.
2. Engine troubleshooting.

Manoeuvring your boat.

1. Casting off.
2. Manoeuvring in restricted area eg the marina.
3. Maintaining speed limit in 5 knot zone.
4. Getting on the plane and trim control.
5. Manoeuvring at high speed.
6. If engine alarm sounds, what action to take.

Refuelling

1. Docking at fuel dock and securing the boat
2. Shutting down of all systems - engines and electrical
3. Notifying the marina and how to pay
4. Safe refuelling technique and dangers to watch for

Anchoring

1. Select suitable anchoring site
2. Anchoring, taking into account tide, wind etc
3. Safely retrieving the anchor using engines

Mooring your boat.

1. Preparing fenders and lines.
2. Coming alongside a wharf, using two techniques.
3. Docking in your marina pen.
4. Rope work (3 simple but crucial knots)

Safety at sea

1. Radio communications.
2. Mobile phone, who to call.
3. Safety equipment and its uses.
4. Checking weather before going out ….don’t take risks.
5. Checklist for all safety requirements.

This lesson includes training materials and vessel log book.

OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Victorian boat licence
Marine Radio Operators Certificate
Costal Navigation; Chart and GPS Plotter
Night navigation of port waters and docklands
Yarra River familiarisation, from city to upper reaches
Introduction to Hobson’s Bay, port waters and docklands
Advanced rope work including splicing