Education topics
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If you’re passionate about the ocean like I am, being out on the water and enjoying time on it, then I have a range of topics listed below that you’ll love. It’s though my commercial shipping education, 10 years of Search and Rescue, and my other experiences that I bring you education, situational awareness, and the background principles of being out on the water. These topics cover a range of different disciplines, from paddling, sailing, diving, jet skiing and power boating and I hope that they help you plan, participate and make it back home safely again after the day is over.
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Responsibility
You're absolutely going to be held accountable for your actions. Here's how to manage risk.
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Safety Equipment
The items you should have with you, the different types, and how to use them.
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Checking the Weather
Understand how to find and read the forecast, have access to live data, and plan a successful trip.
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Learn to read the water
Learning how to read the water is going to be the difference between a nice day out, or running aground, injuries, or unnecessary wear and tear on your vessel.
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Tides
It's not just a case of having enough water, or not.
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Effective Communication
Becoming a successful communicator will help you on, and off the water.
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Safe Speed
Learn when to stand on, slow down, and the different scenarios that need to be managed.
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Navigation
Learn how to travel safely during the day and night. Learn symbols, patterns, and underlying principles.
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Jet Skis
Learn the tips and techniques to be safer. Mostly, what to do when you're friend stuffs up, and needs help.
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Engines, and propulsion.
Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Poof. 2 stroke, 4 stroke, & Diesel engines . Will it start, is it on fire?
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Trailers
Breaking your trailer usually breaks your boat. Maintenance, and how to secure it.
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Seamanship
Go to the bathroom, then get a drink. This one is pretty involved.
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Electronics
I bet people are shocked when they find out your a crap electrician. Wiring, batteries, Electric motors, Combos, Radios
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Keel Boats
The finer arts of being a purist. The standard rule of thumb of hating everyone else.
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Ocean Paddling
The art of using something that doesn't require a licence with moderate success. Go faster, be safer.
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Search and Rescue Queensland
For 10 years our people have had 100% success in finding every person every time, alive, and bring them back to safety.