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Boating Insights

Boating Insights

By: Above & Beyond Boating
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 At Above & Beyond Boating, we specialise in self-paced e-learning designed to help the boating community build confidence and capability at sea. Our structured courses cover boat handling, navigation, safety, and the broader seamanship skills essential for safe and enjoyable boating. Our Boating Insights Podcast complements this learning journey by delivering focused, practical advice in each monthly episode. Every instalment explores a specific topic—featuring expert interviews, safety guidance, how-to guides, equipment insights, maintenance tips, and seamanship skills. If you're passionateAbove & Beyond Boating
Episodes
  • Bucket list destinations

    Bucket list destinations
    Dec 14 2025

    In this episode, Neil shares a practical approach to turning long-held boating ambitions into achievable plans. He explores how to decide whether to tackle each destination as an owner or crew, on your own boat or a charter, and how to structure your list in a realistic order so you give yourself the best chance to experience them all.
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    16 mins
  • Line of sight navigation

    Line of sight navigation
    Nov 16 2025

    This episode explores the often-overlooked skill of line-of-sight navigation — using what you can see to stay aware of your surroundings and make confident decisions on the water.


    Neil shares how visual references, such as headlands, islands, and transits, remain just as relevant today, even with modern chart plotters and GNSS. It’s a reminder that keeping your head up and eyes out of the boat adds a vital layer of situational awareness that technology can’t replace.
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    8 mins
  • Seamanship 101

    Seamanship 101
    Oct 19 2025

    If an unexpected mechanical issue arises, being able to either stop the boat or maintain control to steer clear of other vessels or hazards can be a game-changer.

    In this episode, we explore the seamanship skills that make the difference — from emergency steering and anchoring under pressure to rigging a drogue, handling a tow, and keeping the crew working together. Practising these skills gives you options when it matters most.
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    12 mins
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