As the whales migrate north, so do the cruising yachties and as the horizon fills with proud white masts, the boating season ramps up with the Coral Sea Academy’s free Better Boating Training events.
Open to everyone, from the experienced to the new boat owners, these interactive and educational sessions are an ideal way to learn more about your craft and network with other likeminded people.
This year, the Coral Sea Academy welcomes back partners, Mainstay Sailing and Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsundays, who will, over the coming months from July through to September, provide the perfect opportunity to encourage better boating practices and increase confidence on the water through a series of informal, fun, and engaging sessions.
From boating basics such as radio or tender operation, through to an introduction on navigation, these sessions allow people to increase their boating knowledge, learn additional skills, gain confidence and network with like-minded crew.
The Better Boating series will take place throughout the winter cruising season and kicks off with the return of a crowd favourite “Ropes and Rum” on Tuesday July 4, from 5.30pm at Coral Sea Marina’s The Lookout Lounge, hosted by Mainstay Sailing.
Learn the ropes (literally) and enjoy a practical evening of ropework, knots and splicing.
Next on the calendar the following fortnight (Tuesday July 18) will be Safety at Sea, hosted by the Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsundays.
This event will include great tips and advice, plus an exciting practical demonstration with a working life raft, thanks to Whitsunday Ocean Services.
New to the calendar this year, and to finish up the series in September, will be a brand-new topic on Basic Boat Maintenance.
As the typical cruising season comes to an end, this free information event on Tuesday September 19, will give you the best insights, maintenance schedules and contacts of local suppliers and services to ensure that your pride and joy remains spick-and-span ready for the next on-water adventure.
WHAT: Ropes and Rum
WHEN: Tuesday, July 4 from 5.30pm
WHAT: Safety at Sea
WHEN: Tuesday, July 18
WHAT: Basic Boat Maintenance
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19
WHERE: All events are held at Coral Sea Marina’s Lookout Lounge
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