Boating Insights

Above & Beyond Boating•www.aabboating.com

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 passionate

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Episodes

Putting your boat to work!

Could you make money out of chartering your boat or entering a syndicate? We weigh up the options that are out there for you to make your boat economically viable for you.

Jul 14, 2019•11 min

Choosing the right sail plan for your boat

It's easy to get sucked into getting everything you possibly might need to make your boat go faster, but keeping your sail plan simple and suitable to you will make your boat much easier to handle.

Jun 30, 2019•10 min

Sail better, race faster!

In this episode, we have some simple tips to help you get racing quicker on the race track!

Jun 16, 2019•10 min

Do you need qualifications?

Getting qualified may be a requirement for you in some situations, but in others, it's all about the learnings and experience that the qualification may present. In this episode, Neil has some tips to make sure that you are gaining the correct qualifications (if you need any) and that the learning is relevant for you!

Jun 02, 2019•11 min

Choosing a boat!

Which boat should I buy? This is something we get asked a lot and help people with to get them going on adventures! This episode features some of Neil's top tips for choosing the best boat for you.

May 19, 2019•12 min

First Aid on a boat

In this episode, Neil talks about some considerations to First Aid when you're on a boat. This doesn't just involve making sure you have a first aid kit on board and the people are qualified to deal with first aid, but also ensuring there are enough people on board that can then call for help and manage an emergency.

May 05, 2019•8 min

Keep learning your boat's systems...

This episode features some advice about how to go about learning some of the systems on your boat that you might not know. Being comfortable with boat maintenance is important, and if you find something is out of your comfort zone then you should look at bringing someone on board to help you. Start off with looking at the more simple systems on your boat. The Online Skipper Course can help you manage your boat maintenance.

Apr 21, 2019•9 min

Your Skippering Style!

Where are you now with your skippering abilities and where would you like to be in 5 years time? In this episode, we've got some tips for you to plan your skill development and be a better skipper! Learn more: aabboating.com/learn

Apr 07, 2019•5 min

When things go wrong...

STOP - THINK - ACT! There are plenty of things that could potentially go wrong on a boat, which is why you need to have a process to deal with things not going to plan.

Mar 24, 2019•6 min

Sailing your first Sydney Hobart Yacht Race!

Skippering your boat for the first time in a Sydney Hobart Yacht Race can be a huge challenge, but one that is very achievable. In this episode, we've got some tips to help you start your journey to skippering your boat in the race!

Mar 10, 2019•10 min

The functions you are missing on your Chart Plotter!

In this episode, Neil looks at some of the capabilities of a Chart Plotter that you might not know about or never used! Get to know your equipment and use what you have.

Feb 24, 2019•11 min

The East Australian Current!

In this episode, Neil discusses some things to remember when sailing along the east coast and navigating the East Australian Current!

Feb 11, 2019•8 min

Preparing food on a boat!

Preparing food on a boat can be challenging, but enjoying great food while sailing on longer trips can help lift your crew's morale! Some of these tips will help you make food preparation easier on your boat.

Jan 27, 2019•8 min

Watch Systems

In this episode, Neil gives some of his top tips for setting watch systems and managing crew fatigue on your boat.

Jan 13, 2019•8 min

Unknown Locations

Entering new and unknown locations can be an amazing experience for boat owners! In this episode, Neil runs through his preparation checklist for entering unknown locations.

Dec 30, 2018•8 min

Man Overboard!

Man Overboard is always a relevant topic to address on your boat. In this episode, Neil gives some tips for preventing, spotting, and recovering an M.O.B.

Dec 16, 2018•9 min

Keep up to date with Safety Equipment on your boat...

When was the last time you pulled out your Safety Equipment and used it? or tried it? Here are some simple tips to get you familiar with the safety equipment either on your boat or on a boat you sail on. •Online Skipper Course

Dec 02, 2018•9 min

Battery Management

In this episode, we've got some simple tips for managing your battery consumption and what you can do to save power onboard. •Online Skipper Course

Nov 18, 2018•7 min

Using your Emergency Steering - Use what you have!

In this episode, Neil follows our use what you have campaign and focuses on the equipment and plan for using your emergency steering system. •Online Skipper Course

Oct 21, 2018•5 min

Downwind Sailing

Keep it simple skipper! In this episode, Neil gives some helpful advice to set up your boat correctly for balanced and stable downwind sailing. •Learn more in our Online Skipper Course

Oct 07, 2018•11 min

Heaving To!

Continually develop your skills! In this episode, Neil Driscoll delivers some of his tips to help you feel comfortable while stopping your boat under sail. •Online Skipper Course

Oct 01, 2018•6 min

Engines!

Look after your boat and she'll look after you! In this episode, we will help you get your head around simple engine checks, diagnostics & scheduled maintenance. •Online Skipper Course •Supporting Resources

Sep 09, 2018•6 min

Inducting crew on your boat

Inducting new people on your boat should be basic safety for your adventures. In this episode, we are discussing the best ways to induct new crew onto your boat and how to break down your briefings to keep them simple and easy to understand. •Online Skipper Course •Supporting Resources

Aug 26, 2018•8 min

The perfect time on your boat...

In this episode, we'll help you break down your boating dreams so you can take the steps to enjoy the perfect time on your boat. The links we mentioned in the episode: • Online Skipper Course • Supporting Resources

Aug 20, 2018•8 min

Busting Common Boating Myths

In this episode, we'll take you through how to avoid the 5 key myths that stop boat owners from casting off and achieve their boating dreams. The links we mentioned in the episode: •Online Skipper Course •Supporting Resources

Aug 09, 2018•8 min

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