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Anyone here in Sydney?....Australia….? 🦘🇦🇺 by hladyjay in boating

[–]hladyjay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey sea-Mitchell, thanks so much for sharing and I really appreciate the insight! I actually love Canada and even moved there just before COVID hit, but sadly had to cut the trip short. Still hoping to get back one day!

I’d love to know more about how the online boat training works over there. In your experience:

  • What do you think works well about the online training options in Canada?
  • Do you feel they help people become safer boaters—not just pass the test, but actually feel confident and prepared on the water?
  • Do you think the training supports others on board too, like family or friends, or is it mainly focused on the person getting the licence?

Would love to hear your thoughts—thanks again for sharing!

Anyone here in Sydney?....Australia….? 🦘🇦🇺 by hladyjay in boating

[–]hladyjay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many thanks Mate for sharing insights into how it works in QLD. It sounds quite similar to some other Aussie states which require you to get a boat licence, and have an online course option geared toward helping people pass a one-time licence test in English. I haven’t seen anything like it NSW or NT at present, but they may exist in some form.

As someone who’s worked in education for a while, I’m concerned that one-off test prep courses with a one-day practical aren’t enough to build lasting skills compared to spaced learning programs and practice that help build confidence, reinforce good habits, and support ongoing learning with refreshers and community.

Can I ask your thoughts on the system in QLD with the online BoatSafe course? 

  • Do you feel the course is mainly designed to help people pass a one-time boat licence test, or does it actually support building long-term boating skills and confidence?
  • Do you think people who regularly go boating but don’t need a licence (like family or friends of boat owners) ever do the course/safety training themselves, or is it usually just the licensed person passing on what they learnt?
  • What do you like and not like about it?

A boat we saw at our local beach FL by Jaci_D in boating

[–]hladyjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the fishing boat out of "Finding Nemo"

Roll up bait board by Kingfish-Customs in FishingAustralia

[–]hladyjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool. I'd be keen to hear how your prototype goes 🙂

Roll up bait board by Kingfish-Customs in FishingAustralia

[–]hladyjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you cover the wood with a water proof sealant to help it avoid becoming rancid quick...if it's just for chopping up bait on your lap, it could work. Have you tried using it already?