Sea Soaring Marine Recreational Skipper’s Tickets

Sea Soaring Marine   Recreational Skipper’s Tickets Quality Marine Training and marine safety products. Personal service, small groups, 'much more than just a skipper's ticket'. Have a day out with Wayne!

About Sea Soaring Marine

Vision Statement

Sea Soaring Marine aims to provide the highest quality marine training, catering for all learning needs, to enable the client to respond confidently and competently to any situation, thus making the whole boating experience as enjoyable as possible. Sea Soaring Marine was established by director Wayne Baddock, in the heart of the Cape to Cape Region of Western Australia, Cowaramup Bay, in 2005. Wayne prides himself on providing unique and professional marine training courses. He personally delivers and assesses all courses to ensure the quality of the service provided. "Much more than just a skippers' ticket course" is Wayne's motto and over 3000 clients are testament to this. Courses are customised to suit the wide range of keen boaties in the community, including school students, female participants, indigenous and those new to boating. All skippers ticket courses include tips on how to set up a boat, what to look for when purchasing a boat, launch/retrieval and responding to emergency situations. Wayne has an impressive resume of qualifications and experience that forms the foundation of the business. Wayne's World. Wayne has had a love affair with the ocean all his life, with his major passions being boating, fishing, diving and surfing. He taught secondary students in the South West of WA for over 20 years and the specialist Marine Vocational Program he established in 2000 was widely recognised as one of the most unique courses in the state. Recognition. In recognition of Wayne's outstanding qualities, he was awarded the WA Premier's Teacher of the Year Award in 2005. Knowledge & Experience. Wayne has held many executive positions with the Margaret River Volunteer Marine Rescue Group where he has been able to apply his vast experience for the benefit of local and visiting boaties. He is currently the Training Officer for the Group. His unique ability to combine a wide theoretical knowledge base, with a sense of humour and real life stories, ensures all clients are treated to an experience that is both educational and fun. Wayne travels extensively throughout WA delivering training courses, from Augusta to Kununurra and this has broadened his experiences which he brings to the classroom. His work with indigenous students in the North West has been especially rewarding. He is also a keen photographer, with particularly special images displayed in classes. In 2013 Wayne and his daughter, Lisa, won an incredible trip on a Russian icebreaker, to the Sub Antarctic islands. Within days of being on board, Wayne was skippering zodiacs around these remote islands as part of this research expedition to commemorate Douglas Mawson. Wayne also writes a weekly column for the Augusta/Margaret River Mail, which is downloaded onto this website for interested readers. Marine based qualifications

Coxswain Skipper- vessels up to 12 metres

•Recreational Skipper's Ticket Assessor

Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency ( MROCP )

MROCP Invigilator with Aust Maritime College, Tasmania

Rescue Water Craft ( Jet Ski ) Operator

Open Water Scuba Dive

Surf Rescue Certificate

Senior First Aid Certificate

General teaching qualifications

Diploma of Teaching

Bachelor of Education Degree

Certificate IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor

SKIPPERS TICKET GIFT VOUCHERS- Not sorted your Chrissy presents yet, got a youngster keen to be a skipper or maybe a par...
15/12/2025

SKIPPERS TICKET GIFT VOUCHERS- Not sorted your Chrissy presents yet, got a youngster keen to be a skipper or maybe a partner been putting this off for a while? Sea Soaring Marine has got you covered. Gift vouchers emailed to you within 24hrs of you making contact. $420 covers everything, incl access to online training video, all training before theory and prac, use of a our vessel and Govt licence fee. Email wayne@seasoaringmarine or phone 0409 549 356.

VHF MARINE RADIO COURSE- GRACETOWN- Monday, Dec 1.Have you always wanted to know how to use your marine radio properly? ...
03/11/2025

VHF MARINE RADIO COURSE- GRACETOWN- Monday, Dec 1.Have you always wanted to know how to use your marine radio properly? Did you know that all VHF radio operators are required to hold an operator’s license? I am a registered Invigilator with the Australian Maritime College, Tasmania and use radios extensively in both my work and leisure pursuits. I have the teaching background and experience to make a radio course interesting and beneficial for all recreational and commercial boat owners. I will provide you with the practical skills and background knowledge to use your radio with confidence and keep you and your crew safer on the water.
During the course you will use VHF radios, practice a Log On and simulate a Mayday scenario. You will sit the Short Range Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency ( SROCP-VHF ) exam which is an international licence. $410 course cost includes GST, VHF course summary notes, all training, exam fee and VHF licence.
Phone 0409 549 356 or email wayne@seasoaringmarine.com to make a booking.

SKIPPERS TICKET COURSE DATES. Gracetown-Sat Jan 24. Busselton- Fri Jan 23, Sat Jan 31, Sat Feb 14, Sun Feb 15, Sun Feb 2...
30/10/2025

SKIPPERS TICKET COURSE DATES. Gracetown-Sat Jan 24. Busselton- Fri Jan 23, Sat Jan 31, Sat Feb 14, Sun Feb 15, Sun Feb 22 Bunbury- dates by request Augusta- Fri Jan 31. $420 incl access to online training, training before all assessments, use of training vessel, DoT licence fee. Much More Than Just a Skipper's Ticket. All bookings go to www.seasoaringmarine.com or phone Wayne on 0409549356

BUNBURY SKIPPER'S TICKET COURSES- Sun Oct 5 or Sun Oct 26 or organise your own group of 3 people or more for a private c...
29/09/2025

BUNBURY SKIPPER'S TICKET COURSES- Sun Oct 5 or Sun Oct 26 or organise your own group of 3 people or more for a private course on your preferred date. $410 Course fee incl access to customised online theory training video, revision before theory test, training prior to practical test, use of training vessel, all Govt fees. MUCH MORE THAN JUST A SKIPPERS TICKET. Bookings either email wayne@seasoaringmarine.com or phone 0409549356.

AUGUSTA SKIPPER'S TICKET COURSE- Sun Oct 19. $410 Course fee incl access to customised online theory training video, rev...
28/09/2025

AUGUSTA SKIPPER'S TICKET COURSE- Sun Oct 19. $410 Course fee incl access to customised online theory training video, revision before theory test, training prior to practical test, use of training vessel, all Govt fees. MUCH MORE THAN JUST A SKIPPERS TICKET. Bookings either email wayne@seasoaringmarine.com or phone 0409549356.

01/09/2025
01/09/2025

Something different to listen to from my Monday morning chat on MMM this morning. Sea Soaring Marine rap! Click in this link to listen.

AUGUSTA SKIPPER'S TICKET COURSE- Sun Sept 14. $410 Course fee incl access to customised online theory training video, re...
24/08/2025

AUGUSTA SKIPPER'S TICKET COURSE- Sun Sept 14. $410 Course fee incl access to customised online theory training video, revision before theory test, training prior to practical test, use of training vessel, all Govt fees. MUCH MORE THAN JUST A SKIPPERS TICKET. Bookings either email wayne@seasoaringmarine.com or phone 0409549356.

Sea Soaring Marine is running skippers tickets in the southwest throughout winter. $410 includes access to online theory...
30/06/2025

Sea Soaring Marine is running skippers tickets in the southwest throughout winter. $410 includes access to online theory training, revision before your test, plus practical training and assessment in our training boat. Ideal for those who want more than just a skipper's ticket. Option1- Gracetown courses- no min numbers apply. Option 2- Bunbury to Augusta- get your own group of 3-6 people and we will come to you to deliver a private course. All bookings phone Wayne 0409 549 36 or go to www.seasoaringmarine.com

10/06/2025
Big shout out to Marindi Fabrications in Bunbury for the excellent work on my boat and trailer upgrades. Console s/s gra...
10/06/2025

Big shout out to Marindi Fabrications in Bunbury for the excellent work on my boat and trailer upgrades. Console s/s grab rail, removable baitboat, side guide rails for drive on tie off points and swing out extended draw bar to keep my truck out of the slat water and mud, depending on the location.

VHF MARINE RADIO COURSE- GRACETOWN SUNDAY JUNE 29.Have you always wanted to know how to use your marine radio properly? ...
27/05/2025

VHF MARINE RADIO COURSE- GRACETOWN SUNDAY JUNE 29.
Have you always wanted to know how to use your marine radio properly? Did you know that all VHF radio operators are required to hold an operator’s license? Wayne is a registered Invigilator with the Australian Maritime College and uses radios extensively in both his work and leisure pursuits. He has the teaching background and experience to make a radio course interesting and beneficial for all recreational and commercial boat owners. He will provide you with the practical skills and background knowledge to use your radio with confidence and keep you and your crew safer on the water.
During the course you will use VHF radios, practice a Log On and be part of a Mayday scenario. You will sit the Short Range Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency ( SROCP-VHF ) exam which is an international licence. $390 course cost includes GST, VHF course summary notes, all training, exam fee and VHF licence.
Phone 0409 549 356 or email wayne@seasoaringmarine.com to make a booking.

Address

Cowaramup Bay Road
Gracetown, WA
6284

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About Sea Soaring Marine Vision Statement Sea Soaring Marine aims to provide the highest quality marine training, catering for all learning needs, to enable the client to respond confidently and competently to any situation, thus making the whole boating experience as enjoyable as possible. Sea Soaring Marine was established by director Wayne Baddock, in the heart of the Cape to Cape Region of Western Australia, Cowaramup Bay, in 2005. Wayne prides himself on providing unique and professional marine training courses. He personally delivers and assesses all courses to ensure the quality of the service provided. "Much more than just a skippers' ticket course" is Wayne's motto and over 6000 clients are testament to this. Courses are customised to suit the wide range of keen boaties in the community, including school students, female participants, indigenous and those new to boating. All skippers ticket courses include tips on how to set up a boat, what to look for when purchasing a boat, launch/retrieval and responding to emergency situations. Wayne has an impressive resume of qualifications and experience that forms the foundation of the business. Wayne's World. Wayne has had a love affair with the ocean all his life, with his major passions being boating, fishing, diving and surfing. He taught secondary students in the South West of WA for over 20 years and the specialist Marine Vocational Program he established in 2000 was widely recognised as one of the most unique courses in the state. Recognition. In recognition of Wayne's outstanding qualities, he was awarded the WA Premier's Teacher of the Year Award in 2005. Knowledge & Experience. Wayne has held many executive positions with the Margaret River Volunteer Marine Rescue Group where he has been able to apply his vast experience for the benefit of local and visiting boaties. His unique ability to combine a wide theoretical knowledge base, with a sense of humour and real life stories, ensures all clients are treated to an experience that is both educational and fun. Wayne travels extensively throughout WA delivering training courses, from Augusta to Kununurra and this has broadened his experiences which he brings to the classroom. His work with indigenous students in the North West has been especially rewarding. He is also a keen photographer, with particularly special images displayed in classes. In 2013 Wayne and his daughter, Lisa, won an incredible trip on a Russian icebreaker, to the Sub Antarctic islands. Within days of being on board, Wayne was skippering zodiacs around these remote islands as part of this research expedition to commemorate Douglas Mawson. Wayne also writes a weekly column for the Augusta/Margaret River Mail, which is downloaded onto this website for interested readers. Marine based qualifications • Coxswain Skipper- vessels up to 12 metres •Recreational Skipper's Ticket Assessor • Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency ( MROCP ) • MROCP Invigilator with Aust Maritime College, Tasmania • Rescue Water Craft ( Jet Ski ) Operator • Open Water Scuba Dive • Surf Rescue Certificate • Senior First Aid Certificate General teaching qualifications • Diploma of Teaching • Bachelor of Education Degree • Certificate IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor