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Marine Services and Personalised Training on Your Boat

Marine Services and Personalised Training on Your BoatMarine Services and Personalised Training on Your BoatMarine Services and Personalised Training on Your Boat

Experience two hours of personalized marine training focused on essential boat handling skills starting from $400

Get Started Today

0420 364 265

Marine Services and Personalised Training on Your Boat

Marine Services and Personalised Training on Your BoatMarine Services and Personalised Training on Your BoatMarine Services and Personalised Training on Your Boat

Experience two hours of personalized marine training focused on essential boat handling skills starting from $400

Get Started Today

Who we are

Experienced Training and Boat Driving Instructor

At Boatassist, we take pride in our experienced team of boating enthusiasts dedicated to providing exceptional boating services tailored to all your needs. Our staff, which includes one Old Salt, boasts over four decades (that’s 40 years of experience) in the marine industry. We’ve worked on a variety of vessels, ranging from passenger ferries and tall ships to sailing boats, cargo vessels, dive boats, private yachts, and liveaboards. Our expertise encompasses both commercial and private operations, serving as captains and marine engineers on boats of varied sizes.


We are passionate about sharing our knowledge through personalized marine training focused on enhancing your boat handling skills. Whether you’re new to boating or looking to boost your confidence on the water, we’ll ensure you feel safe, capable, and self-sufficient while navigating.

Our Services for real life boating experience, not textbook

Onboard systems

Maintenance of vessel

Maintenance of vessel

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Can you handle your radar system with ease? If yes, it’s time to go boating! If no, don’t hesitate to contact us at Boatassist for expert boating services. 


Are you familiar with your Autopilot and Auto navigation systems? Do you understand the difference between them? If yes, set sail! If no, reach out to Boatassist for marine training. 


Are you utilizing your entire electronic system to its optimal potential for effective boat handling? If yes, enjoy your time on the water! If no, call us at Boatassist for assistance.

Maintenance of vessel

Maintenance of vessel

Maintenance of vessel

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Do you have a water maker and can you use it proficiently? If Yes, go boating. If No, call us at Boatassist for our boating services. Can you maintain and service your onboard toilet system? If Yes, go boating. If No, reach out to us at Boatassist for assistance. Are you knowledgeable about how to run and service your generator? If Yes, go boating. If No, contact us at Boatassist for marine training. Do you have an annual haul out plan? If Yes, go boating. If No, call us at Boatassist to learn more about our boating services.

Liveaboard setup

Maintenance of vessel

Liveaboard setup

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Are you properly equipped on your boat for extended cruising? If Yes, go boating with confidence. If No, reach out to us at Boatassist for expert boating services. 


Are you prepared for isolated cruising in areas like the Barrier Reef or beyond? If Yes, enjoy your boating adventure. If No, call us at Boatassist for marine training and assistance.

Boat Driving

Securing your vessel

Liveaboard setup

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Can you handle your boat in and out of the dock in 10 knots of wind? If yes, go day boating! If no, consider our boating services at Boatassist. 


Can you manage your boat in and out of the dock in 15 to 20 knots of wind? If yes, enjoy boating for the weekend! If no, reach out to us at Boatassist for assistance. 


Can you maneuver your boat in and out of the dock in 20 plus knots of wind? If yes, well done! It's time to go boating for the week. If no, don't hesitate to call Boatassist for expert marine training and support.

Securing your vessel

Securing your vessel

Securing your vessel

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Are you confident in your boat handling skills when using a mooring in 15 to 20 knots of wind? If Yes, go boating.  If No? Call us at Boatassist for professional boating services.  Are you comfortable berthing your boat and tying up in 15 to 20 knots of wind? If Yes, go boating.  If No? Contact us at Boatassist for marine training.  Can you easily dock your boat between other vessels in 15 to 20 knots of wind? If Yes, go boating.  If No? Reach out to us at Boatassist for expert boating services.

Anchoring

Securing your vessel

Securing your vessel

Close-up of a boat anchored on calm water near rocky cliffs and hills.

Are you confident in your boat handling skills with your anchor system? If Yes, go boating. 


If No? Call us at Boatassist for expert boating services. 


Do you know how to properly lay chain for better anchoring? If Yes, go boating. 


If No? Call us at Boatassist to enhance your marine training. 


Do you have a plan to prepare your boat in the event of a storm? Is your chain sufficient? If Yes, go boating. 


If No? Call us at Boatassist for assistance.

Boatassist - Trusted training

Boatassist - Trusted training

Boatassist - Trusted training

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We come to your boat for a minimum of 2 hours at $400 to assist with one-on-one marine training. This training will equip you with the skills, understanding, and confidence necessary for extended boating and effective boat handling in all boating subjects.

Looking for something else?

Boatassist - Trusted training

Boatassist - Trusted training

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We offer private advanced and introductory courses focused on boat handling for two people as an overnight live aboard experience. All meals are provided during this unique marine training opportunity. Explore Sydney and Pittwater with our exceptional boating services. Contact us for more details.

Your own unique boating adventure

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A small inflatable motorboat floating on calm water.
A white and black motorboat speeding on water creating a wake.
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Luxury yachts docked at a marina during a vibrant sunset.
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The personal experience for you

We love our customers and are here to assist you with all your boating services needs. Feel free to make an appointment for expert guidance in boat handling and marine training. We proudly serve the Sydney, Pittwater, Cowan, and Hawkesbury regions.

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0420 364 265 Captainmills@bigpond.com

Hours

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09:00 am – 07:00 pm

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09:00 am – 07:00 pm

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09:00 am – 07:00 pm

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09:00 am – 07:00 pm

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09:00 am – 07:00 pm

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Sun

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