Why do we train maritime? How are we different?: Maritime Training – Our Why Is this you? Many women are thrust from a comfortable, static home and career into a three-dimensionally moving vessel. Their visions of Pina Coladas on the aft deck at sunset are quickly shattered, their confidence shredded. Me too! I’ve been there. […]
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With our Maritime Training Software – you can learn with ease. Here are our top tips for learning quickly and easily. Once you have enrolled diarise a few hours a week. Put a regular time slot in your diary straight away, this will help you stick to it. Use good quality headphones, most laptops do
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Futile Thoughts, Towing traumas and Exploding Toms is about our time in Mexico. If you’d like to listen to this story, click here. “Is it a scam?” I had to ask. Checking in costs are expected, additional insurance is not. It was not a scam. Specifically, Mexican Liability insurance is a prerequisite, or so we
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I came to love night sailing. The full moon – a delight when sailing at night. My body enjoyed the break from the relentless sun as we followed the trades around the planet. What does it all mean? The moon and its gravitational forces affect our tides: read more here, we’ll cover tide calculations in
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Overdue vessel? or EPIRB Activation? What would you do? Who do you ring if a family member or friend is on a vessel that is overdue? What about if you accidentally activate your EPIRB? Here’s what you need to know: If you accidentally activate your EPIRB call this number: 1800 641 792 (AMSA) If a
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Sailing the world and the magic of Aitutaki If you’d like to listen to this on Podcast, click here. Noel’s briny brain has forgotten that goats smell. “Can you kill the goat a few days earlier?” Noel asks while I can’t help but search the sun-dappled garden hoping the goat is not in earshot while
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Why people are saying: Everyone Should Read This – This Will Save Lives! Recently I wrote an article as the Safety Partner for Pantaenius Yacht Insurance. It was published in Cruising Helmsman, Afloat, and Boat Gold Coast (those are the few I know about). My two favourite reviews said, “EVERYONE should read this!” “This will
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Accredited Navigation Course Bundle – What You Get You receive full support from someone who understands what it is like to enter the boating/cruising world during adulthood, during big life changes and events. Click here for some tips. If you’d like to sample the videos first for the “Accredited Navigation Course Bundle – What
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We were privileged to experience the Panama Canal Performance, while sailing the world. If you prefer to listen to this story, click here for Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality Podcasts. A shroud of mystery envelopes the modus operandi for traversing the Panama Canal. Gossip, rumour and dare I say, a little tittle-tattle gave the
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In 2005, while sailing the world, we visited the San Blas Islands. If you prefer to listen to this story click here for Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality podcasts. “You gife me fiv dollar”, the abrupt stocky Indian points sharply at me, himself and our timber boat with his leathery finger. “Here we go
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