A small household moment can sometimes reveal more truth than any long report or tidy checklist. That’s why we created, The Skippers’s Desk! Ice Cream Stealth Noel announced that he was heading for a shower and bed, offered one last goodnight and stepped away with the air of a man who had clocked off for […]
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Get Certified – Coxswain & Shipboard Safety Courses this November Short-notice spaces are now open for Coxswain Grade 1, Coxswain Grade 2, and Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS).All courses are nationally accredited and meet Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards, preparing you for your Certificate of Competency (CoC). Dates: 1st / 2nd week of NovemberContact:
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Electronic charts have transformed the way we navigate. Fast, detailed, and endlessly convenient, they’ve become a skipper’s best friend on modern bridges and cockpits. Yet behind every confident mariner is one essential truth: without strong paper chart skills, you’ll never use electronic charts like a professional. The Real Foundation of Seamanship: Skill Over Screens Traditional
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🎉 New Online Boat Licence Course Now Live – Learn Your Way, Your Pace! Ahoy legends! 🚤 Big news from SisterShip Training HQ — we’ve just officially launched our Online Boat & PWC Licence Course! 🎓 You can now dive into your training anytime, anywhere with instant access at: http://www.nswboatcourse.com 💡 Why an Online Course?
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Navigating the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 Metres): A 2025 Training Overview Embarking on a maritime career as a vessel master up to 24 metres requires comprehensive training, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. The Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres) offers such a pathway, preparing individuals
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It’s no secret that smartphones have revolutionised how we communicate with each other. Can you even remember life BS (before smartphones)? Try and explain to a teenager and they’ll stare blankly back at you, uncomprehending that such dark ages existed. Let me remind you… It was 2007 when the first touchscreen iPhone hit the market,
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Face your fears by being prepared. Let’s face it. No-one wants to have to deal with an emergency at sea. A worst case scenario is mostly one we don’t want to think about. We go boating because it’s fun and enjoyable, right? It’s a chance to relax, to escape, to enjoy the freedom of the
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To obtain or renew a domestic certificate of competency, you must meet AMSA’s sea service requirements outlined in Marine Order 505. You must record your sea service (sea time) and qualify it. Sea service evidence is required when applying for most certificates, except for Sailing Master Coastal, Sailing Master Offshore, and Coxswain Grade 3 (unless
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If you’re looking to kick-start a career in the maritime industry or enhance your boating skills, obtaining a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal (NC) qualification is a great step. This certification allows you to operate vessels up to 12 metres long for commercial use in near-coastal waters. Whether you’re working in tourism, fishing, marine rescue,
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For Not-for-Profits and Volunteers in the Bega Valley, I offer discounted First Aid courses—and at this price, I’m the only provider who does it all in one day with no pre-study required. Some competitors claim otherwise, but here’s the truth: ✅ We make training fun and practical—our new trainer, Hannah, lives in Bega Valley and
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