Online Courses

Study online, at your own pace

Self-paced courses covering coastal navigation, marine radio licensing, local hazard knowledge, and your Victorian boat licence — work through the material whenever suits you, then sit your exam or test when you're ready.

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All courses are self-paced and start immediately after enrolling.

Australian Coastal Navigation Course
Navigation

Australian Coastal Navigation Course

Master the skills of coastal navigation, built for Australian waters by an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor with 40 years' experience.

  • Chart work & plotting
  • Compass corrections & fixes
  • Tides & buoyage
  • Passage planning & pilotage
  • Electronic navigation
$149 · 40 lessons · 3 hrs video
Enrol — $149
Navigating the Rip
Local Knowledge

Navigating the Rip

An essential, comprehensive guide to navigating one of Australia's most notorious waterways — the Rip in Port Phillip Bay.

  • What's under the water
  • The channels, explained
  • Timing the slack
  • Shipping & traffic
  • Choosing the right channel
  • Downloadable hydrographic poster & tidal flow charts
$28 · 11 lessons · 45 min video
Enrol — $28
VHF Marine Radio Package
Marine Radio — Short Range

VHF Marine Radio Package

Everything you need for your Short Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP), exam included.

  • Marine radio basics & VHF frequencies
  • Routine, distress & urgency calls
  • DSC & GMDSS
  • Sit your SROCP exam online — included
$160 · 9 lessons · 30–40 min each
Plus $98 paid directly to the Office of Maritime Communications for your exam — about $258 all up.
Enrol — $160
LROCP MF/HF Marine Radio Package
Marine Radio — Long Range

LROCP MF/HF Marine Radio Package

Everything you need for your Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP), exam included — covers MF/HF and VHF.

  • Marine radio basics & HF propagation
  • Routine, distress & urgency calls
  • DSC & GMDSS
  • Sit your LROCP exam online — included
$180 · 10 lessons · 30–40 min each
Plus $98 paid directly to the Office of Maritime Communications for your exam — about $278 all up.
Enrol — $180
Victorian Boat Licence Course
Victorian Licence — Boat

Victorian Boat Licence Course

Study for your Victorian Marine Licence at your own pace, then sit your exam online with us.

  • Regulations, responsibilities & safety equipment
  • Trip preparation & safe operation
  • Buoyage & COLREGS
  • Emergency procedures & boat handling
$130 · 60 lessons · 2 hrs video
Enrol — $130
Victorian PWC Only Course
Victorian Licence — PWC

Victorian PWC Only Course

Study for your Victorian Marine Licence PWC endorsement at your own pace, then sit your exam online with us.

  • Regulations, responsibilities & safety equipment
  • Trip preparation & safe operation
  • Buoyage & COLREGS
  • Emergency procedures
  • PWC-specific operation, regulations & safety
$95 · 65 lessons · 2 hrs video
Enrol — $95
Victorian Boat Licence & PWC Course
Victorian Licence — Boat + PWC

Victorian Boat Licence & PWC Course

Study for your Victorian Marine Licence with PWC Endorsement at your own pace, then sit your exam online with us.

  • Regulations, responsibilities & safety equipment
  • Trip preparation & safe operation
  • Buoyage & COLREGS
  • Emergency procedures & boat handling
  • PWC-specific operation, regulations & safety
$145 · 66 lessons · 2 hrs video
Enrol — $145