Sea Soaring Marine - Skipper’s Tickets and Online Training Courses

About Sea Soaring Marine

Welcome to Sea Soaring Marine. My name is Wayne Baddock and I personally deliver all courses. You will find me easy to deal with, relaxed, but also passionate and highly professional.

Vision Statement

My motto is “much more than just boat training courses.” I have trained and assessed over 6000 clients since the introduction of compulsory boat licensing in WA. My unique ability to combine an extensive knowledge base, with a sense of humour and real life stories, ensures all customers are treated to a unique experience that is both educational and fun. With my marine qualifications, teaching background and 30 years’ of boating experience, I strive to provide the highest quality marine training that enables clients of all learning needs to respond safely and confidently on their vessels. I have recently partnered with Adventure Sailing for the delivery of Coxswain commercial courses. These courses are soon to be delivered as live aboard courses on the 65ft ketch, Starsand.

Wayne’s World

I have had a love affair with the ocean all my life and am passionate about everything related to it – boating, fishing, diving, surfing, etc. In 2013, my daughter, Lisa, won an incredible trip for two on a Russian icebreaker, to the Sub Antarctic islands. Within days of being on board, I was skippering zodiacs around these remote islands as part of the research expedition to commemorate Douglas Mawson.

Teaching & Recognition

I taught secondary school students for over 30 years and in 2000 established a Marine Vocational Program widely recognised as one of the most unique in the state. In recognition of this course I was awarded the WA Premier’s Teacher of the Year Award in 2005.

Community and Leadership Roles

  • Guest Speaking
  • Clontarf Academy Customised Indigenous Courses
  • Water Safety Coordinator 2014-2018- Augusta Adventure Race, Dunsborough X Adventure Race, Gracetown Bay Swim Event
  • Member of Australian Coastal Radio Monitoring Base
  • Member of the Margaret River Volunteer Marine Rescue Group since 1997, holding positions of Commander, Treasurer, Secretary, Special Events Coordinator and Training Officer
  • Nominated for WA Volunteer of the Year 2015

Marine based qualifications

  • Current National Coxswain Grade 1 Skipper- vessels up to 12 metres
  • Rescue Water Craft ( Jet Ski ) Operator
  • Open Water Scuba Diver
  • Marine Radio Longer Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency            ( LROCP )
  • LROCP ( Marine Radio ) Invigilator with Aust Maritime College, Tasmania
  • Senior First Aid Certificate

Teaching qualifications

  • Diploma of Teaching
  • Bachelor of Education Degree
  • Certificate IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor

Testimonials

Good evening Wayne

Firstly, thank you for your time and patience in delivering the assessment information for my RST. I actually learnt a great deal and gained confidence. I’m glad I chose your delivery method with the extra information that will help with ramp etiquette, maintenance, safety methods and procedures and general common sense. You succeeded in teaching me that boating really does require a specific and focused mindset.

Thanks again,

Craig Browne - April 2014

Have just completed my Recreational Skippers Ticket with Wayne. (30th December 2019).
Highly recommend Wayne and Sea Soaring Marine to anybody wishing to obtain this qualification.
Exceptionally professional, theory section of course delivered in an easy to understand format and the practical completed in a very well equipped and new boat that enhanced the experience.
Wayne expected high standards of group prior to passing which added to experience.
Wayne’s knowledge and previous experience in the field also ensured class time was enjoyable and I learnt a lot during the day.
Thanks Wayne for a fantastic day.

Rodney Blair- Dec 2019 -

The VHF training I completed today with Wayne was very well delivered. His knowledge, experience and engaging teaching style made the day an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend any of the marine course’s Sea Soaring have to offer.

Jason Kidd - June 2016

Getting a skippers ticket with Wayne is great value for money. Could not be a better experience. So much more than ticks in the box for a license.

I can launch and drive a boat yet learned so many new things. He generously shares his 30+ years experience with many best practices for boat ownership and maintenance as well as tips for getting the boat in and out of the water.

You won’t be disappointed!

Robin Moustaka- Jan 2019

Robin Moustaka- Jan 2019 -

Thanks so much Wayne!! Max had a fantastic day, was raving about you and is over the moon to have passed his Skippers Ticket.

Thanks for the links for older son Kane, really appreciate it.

Thanks again Wayne.

Kindest Regards,

Sally Watson

SALLY WATSON Nov 2018 -

Wayne is an excellent teacher, he made our day enjoyable and informative. We all felt we learnt a lot, even those that had been on the water for years. I highly recommend investing in Sea Soaring Marine!

Mandy Bubb - February 2016

Wayne, you were as good as your word and delivered a great programme on Saturday morning with considerable patience in the afternoon. Congratulations on your professionalism-you obviously care about safety on the water and are passionate about what you do in passing on your knowledge.

Thanks and all the best.

Ian Harbutt -

Hi Wayne,

I would just like to say a big thank you to you for your time and effort with Trae on Saturday!!!! He thought you were a “top bloke” and thoroughly enjoyed his day with you.

He certainly came home with lots of stories to tell after a fun day on the water!!

Many thanks,

Danelle Field

Danelle Field-November 2018 -

Wayne is amazing! Having very little baiting experience I was worried about going but his easy going nature made class and passing a breeze. Very informative and teaches you all the little things that will help with safe boating.
Thanks mate! 10/10 from me…

DARYL FOSTER-DEC 2020 -

I can’t recommend the Skippers Ticket Training course at Sea Soaring Marine highly enough. Wayne is an excellent instructor with a wealth of experience in sea rescue and recreational boating. I finished the course much more confident that I can keep my family safe on the water and plan appropriately. If you are thinking of getting your RST and want to be safe as well as legal, give Wayne a call.

Dr Justin Harrison - November 2014

Wayne and Viv,

Many thanks for your training and assessment I undertook today. To find a team like you with a passion and love of what they do is a real hoot. Trust our paths cross again some day.

Cheers Nugget Mitchell

S.V. Seneschal – Busselton

Nugget Mitchell -

Hey!!! Just wanted to say how amazing today was. It was a pleasure to learn new stuff from you and to not feel like a dick when asking a question. Your lessons were very informative and I feel very confident to be able to take out my boat tomorrow. You did not belittle me as a woman ( surprisingly it does happen a lot these days ). Thank you so much. Will def recommend you to other people.

Megan Warr - June 2016

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