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

Wayne was a great trainer, just recently got my skippers ticket in Karratha, wasnt just a tick and flick course. Good course content and very engaging and knowledgeable. Thanks again.

Daniel Round Oct  2021

DANIEL ROUND – OCT 2021 - October 2021

Hi Wayne, how are ya,

I was just checking the pigeons and thought it was a good moment to thank you for the great course yesterday. Particularly the boat launch.  Now  I can show my son, Django, some good methods  for the operation. Django expects to meet you in one year and two months .

Hope to catch up with you sometimes,

Regards

Dean

Dean Taylor - October 2016

My husband and I went through Sea Soaring to get our skippers, could not recommend Wayne highly enough! Such an informative, knowledgeable, reassuring and patient instructor who clearly knows his stuff.

TAHNEE ELDRIDGE- JUNE 2020 -

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
Just wanted to say a big thank you for the great experience yesterday. I have to say I learnt so much more about boating and the ocean than I had imagined. Needless to say I will be recommending your services to friends. Hope to see on the water (in a non emergency way!)
Kind regards,

Andy Bee - February 2014

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 -

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

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 -

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 -

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 -

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