01 Why do you want to go boating?
01 Why do you want to go boating?
It's a great place to start when you're contemplating getting into live aboard life. In this short overview, we ask some key questions about you and what you aim to do on a boat. Am sure it will help you fine tune your plans and ideas about wherre to start.
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02 What type of boat is right for you?
02 What type of boat is right for you?
Big? Small? Fast? Slow? Monohull? Catamaran? How many choices do you want to shuffle through. There's so many variations, designs, purchase and maintenance costs. Here we aim to help you focus your attention on what might be best for you.
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03 The boat buying process
03 The boat buying process
There's a bit more to buying a boat than you might realise. It's a little more complex than buying a car and in this module we're going to do our best to enlighten you and giv e you some priceless tips that may save your bacon down the line.
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04 Budgeting & financials
04 Budgeting & financials
Way too many times I've heard newcomers crying into their empty wallet after buying a boat. So, after numerous queries on the topic of budgeting and financials, we've pulled together some great content for you work through to get a clearer picture and, we hope, save your bacon.
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05 Life on a catamaran
05 Life on a catamaran
Ever wondered what life on a catamaran is really like. Sure, they're ormally big, stable and fast. But there are downsides. We talk with my good friends, Tony and Vicki, aboard their cat.
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06 Planning your move aboard
06 Planning your move aboard
This is a fun one! A bit like a puzzle. How do you get a houseful of stuff onto a boat? Simple answer is, you don't. It's a delicate process juggling between all your favpourite appliances, your wardrobe and the tools you're going to need to keep things moving.
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07 Safety & equipment
07 Safety & equipment
This stuff is important. Really important! Above all else, you need to keep the boat and you and your crew safe. Always. You'll need the right mental approach and the right gear to keep you safe.
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08 Primary boat systems
08 Primary boat systems
While it may seem daunting at first, there are typically only a small number of systems operating in unison on a boat. Best practice: get to know them all and how they work as best you can.
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09 Terminology 101
09 Terminology 101
Yes, you probably already see boating life as a need to learn a whole new language. And you're partly right. In this module we're goin g to help you get a good start at it.
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10 Docking a monohull
10 Docking a monohull
Docking a boat single-handed can be a challenge, but with a few simple, yet important, steps, you can be docking like a pro.
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11 Anchoring 101
11 Anchoring 101
This module is possibly one of the most needed modules for those of you who are new to boating life. When you drop your anchor, you want to it set! (stick) And you want it to stay that way. Learn the basics of how to achieve this.
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12 Andrew's journey
12 Andrew's journey
After a career in the Australian Defense Forces, Andrew headed straight to his dream goal. Sailing. Join us as we chat about his journey from frontline combat, to living aboard his boat.
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13 Radios & communications
13 Radios & communications
Radios and communications are key components of your liveaboard toolbox. We're going to show you how to use a radio properly. It's not a private phone, and what you have to say, everybody within radio distance will be listening. So, get it right!
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14 Pete's journey
14 Pete's journey
Pete is a good friend of mine. Safe to say, he's my sailing mentor. There's not much he doesn't know about boats and life aboard. We're going to have a chat with him about his liveaboard life and how it started.
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15 Basic trip planning
15 Basic trip planning
Plan right. Navigate correctly. Know the weather forecasts and make good, smart decisions. You'll maximise the chances of your sailing life being fin, safe and enjoyable.
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16 What knot's that?
16 What knot's that?
Forget the myths about needing to know dozens of knots to live aboard. A handful of knots will get you by day in, day out. Anything else is just for fun.
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17 Hand signals on board
17 Hand signals on board
We've all heard the stories about the best way to test a relationship - anchoring and docking a boat. Fact is, it doesn't have to be a screaming match ending in divorce court.
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18 Boyd's journey
18 Boyd's journey
A lot of people have asked me about how I got into boating, so, by popular demand - both people who asked will hopefully watch this too :) - here's me rambling on about my journey from a wandering kid in Australia to living aboard a 17 tonne steel ketch wandering through SE Asia.
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19 Basic navigation systems
19 Basic navigation systems
Navigation. It's an age old practice. And with the currently available tech, it's become even easier. But you still have to know your stuff and always remain diligent.
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20 Enroute - what to do?
20 Enroute - what to do?
Understand what you need to be doing when you're on your way. It's not diffiocult, but it is a required part of cruising safely. Diligence and spatial awareness are key.
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21 Morningside makeover
21 Morningside makeover
Doing a refit? Easy, right? Well, I'm sure you'll learn a few things to plan for and a few to avoid in this mammoth undertaking. VIDEO COMING SOON.
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22 Walden's journey
22 Walden's journey
Join Leyton, aboard his home, "Walden," and hear about his liveaboard lifestyle and experiences.
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