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Welcome to High Tide Boating
Melbourne's Leading Boating Services and Training Experts
At High Tide Boating, we specialise in boating skills training and offer a comprehensive range of boating services tailored to meet all your needs. Serving Melbourne since 2007, we’ve helped countless individuals enjoy the joys of boating. Now, with our online programs, we’re extending our expertise to boating enthusiasts across Australia and beyond.
Why Choose High Tide Boating?
Our core focus is on boating lessons and boating safety courses that equip you with the skills and confidence to navigate the waters safely. We teach you how to drive a boat and conquer the challenges of docking and manoeuvring within a marina.
Whether you’re a first-time boat owner or looking to upgrade your skills, if the fear of crash parking is stopping you from using your boat – our boating skills training programs are designed to meet your needs.
Comprehensive Boating Services
Beyond training, we work closely with boat owners to maintain their vessels, ensuring all necessary work is completed efficiently and cost-effectively. Whether it’s routine maintenance or managing upgrades, our network of industry professionals is here to provide expert advice and care.
Our Expertise
With over 40 years of experience in the boating industry, our team brings unparalleled knowledge and passion to every client interaction. Our unique boat driver training techniques, honed over 30 years, are easy to understand and implement, making your boating experience safer and more enjoyable. We also offer boating classes for beginners, ensuring that even those new to boating can get started with confidence.
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Ready to enhance your boating experience? Whether you want to learn how to dock a boat smoothly or need comprehensive boating lessons tailored to your skill level, High Tide Boating is here to help. Contact us today to see how we can help you navigate your boating journey with ease.
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Who is Captain Ned?
Captain Ned’s lifelong passion for boating began as a young boy in Mallacoota. This passion has taken him across the Australian coastline and beyond, making him a seasoned expert in the boating world. With over two decades as a commercially licensed skipper and more than 10,000 hours on the water, Captain Ned is a true professional.
Before becoming a father, Ned frequently flew up and down the East Coast, delivering his unique and effective boating instruction. His extensive experience and qualifications include:
Boat License – 1997
Open Water Coxswain – 1997
Certificate of Competency – Master 5 – 2003
Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED3) Certificate – 2003
Local Knowledge Certificates LK18 & LK19 – 2003
Local Knowledge Certificates LK16 – 2021
Australian Maritime College – Various advanced courses
Since founding High Tide Boating in 2007, Captain Ned has helped over 1,000 people embrace the boating lifestyle through expert instruction, pre-purchase inspections, skippering, and vessel maintenance.
Ned’s hands-on experience extends beyond formal qualifications. He has navigated challenging situations and resolved issues on the water to “keep the show on the road.” His deep knowledge of marine engines and vessel systems ensures you stay out of troubled waters, making him the trusted partner you need for all your boating adventures.
Explore Our Comprehensive Boating Services
Jump onboard and discover the full range of boating services we offer, designed to enhance your boating experience:
- Practical boat instruction and training – Receive hands-on training and instruction to navigate the waters with confidence and skill.
- Captain On Call – Access expert advice with a simple call when your boating experience isn’t going as planned
- And much, much more!
Say ahoy to Melbourne’s favourite boating service company; get in touch with High Tide Boating today!
Client's Review
Dear Ned,
As you know, my sons Drew and David recently became the proud owners of a power boat. The boat was purchased so their families could enjoy the outdoors and bond as they grew up together.
Buying the boat was the easy part. But when it came to boating, we were absolute beginners. Your company came highly recommended to help us prepare and learn the basics of power boating.
It was the best money ever spent.
The comprehensive explanations you provided in plain, easy-to-understand terms made us all feel comfortable from the start. We initially thought this was just a driving exercise, but the way you educated us about the boat itself was an invaluable bonus.
Not only did we walk away feeling confident in handling the boat, but we also learned essential safety and preparation practices. Now, I know for certain that the boat never leaves the marina without all the necessary checks—from the motor to the safety equipment—being completed first.
As a father, this gives me great peace of mind. Your training was nothing short of professional, and it was greatly appreciated by all of us.
To finish, I’d like to share this: On our first day out, as we returned to the marina with the wind blowing, Drew reversed the boat into its pen on the first attempt—to the amazement of the broker and onlookers. He must have had a great teacher.
Kind regards,
Dale Sayner
Director, Tasman Logistics Services Pty Ltd
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