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

Just did a refresher course with Wayne and really had a great time. He brought back so many things I had forgotten and taught me a lot of new boating skills. This guy really knows his stuff, so is you haven’t got a skippers ticket or need to know about boats, contact him, you’ll be glad you did.

Carl Stevens - May 2015

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 -

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

Hi Wayne,
Just a quick note to thank you very much for Saturday, I know everybody in our group, thoroughly enjoyed it and glad they all passed. We were all pretty nervous as none of us had done tests for many years.

Simone - August 2011

Hi Wayne,

I am sorry I didn’t get back to the room to see you before you left.

I just wanted to thank you for the training – some of the most useful and enjoyable training I have ever done.

I loved the way you got everyone involved and interacting.

Anyway – thanks again mate and well done!

Cheers,

Greg Smith 
Engineering & Infrastructure Planning Manager

Greg Smith-4/4/2017 -

Hi Wayne,

Thanks again for the great learning experience yesterday. You truly are a very passionate and knowledgeable bloke and I’m so glad that I completed my RST with Sea Soaring Marine. Myself, Aimee, Mike, and Big Al all agreed that the experience was priceless and certainly “more than just a skipper’s ticket” as you so rightfully said.

My confidence in skippering a vessel has increased and I can’t wait to get out on the water with my family to enjoy the Blackwood river and Geographe bay in particular.

All the best for your time up north and good luck with your future endeavours. Say hello to Wilson for me and thanks once again for your tuition and good times yesterday.

Cheers,

Jon Arnold ( May 2020 )

Jon Arnold- May 2020 -

Hello Wayne

Thank you for a wonderful day. The kids and I loved the day. Great thing to do together and your instruction made it not daunting at all. Really appreciate the skipper’s ticket experience you offer.

Kind Regards,

Tash Omodei

Tash Omodei -

Hi Wayne
Firstly thanks for the excellent training course today on the recreational skippers ticket. I sincerely enjoyed learning from you and feel more confident taking a boat out there. I must say you’re an excellent teacher because you made everything easy to understand and follow. Mate, I’m really glad I met you that day at Dampier boat ramp! Once again thanks for your help.
Regards

Riz - April 2015

Dear Wayne,
Paul enjoyed the course immensely. He said you were a great teacher and it takes quite a lot to impress Paulley! He loved it so much, he was at the boat ramp when I left this afternoon watching the boats come in! Thank you very much and yes our stay and the weather was fantastic- whatever the season we enjoyed it so much.
Thanks again,

Megan Mason - August 2010

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

I really enjoyed your class – it was well run and I learnt a few extra things to keep my crew on their toes.

See you in Gracetown or back up here.

Cheers,

Kylie Bartle-The Great Escape Charter Company

Kylie Bartle-The Great Escape Charter Company -

From initial conversation to booking to information sent dealing with Wayne has been a pleasure. The actual day of theory and practical with 7 of us in attendance from ages 14 to 47 was professional, informative, fun, relatable and clear. Wayne uses both visual and written methods and completes the day with a positive, calm approach and great of humour. The Sea Soaring II (yep Wayne we remembered the name of the boat ????) was beautifully maintained. Thank u Wayne for a gr8 day – absolutely recommend you anywhere anytime???? See u on the water!

JASMINE WHITE- NOV 2020 -

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