We are proud to welcome you to join the Coral Sea Academy, an initiative that provides a series of innovative events designed to educate guests, locals and visitors to the Whitsundays about the environment, the Great Barrier Reef, wellness, better boating and sustainability.
All events are free to join and open to the public.
Here’s what you can expect from Coral Sea Academy in 2021…
Cruising The Whitsundays
Cruising The Whitsundays
- Event: Saturday 22nd May 2021 | 10am - 12.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina
Discover more about what you can expect when exploring the Whitsunday Islands and learn more about what you can do to help protect the Great Barrier Reef during your visit.
Featuring...
Welcome to the Whitsundays - Queensland Parks and Wildlife
Learn from Queensland Parks & Wildlife all about what is new for you to explore around the Whitsunday Islands, what to expect this cruising season and how to be mindful of the Whitsundays environment during your time in the region.Guide to the Whitsundays - Master Reef Guide Crystal Lacey
From the local marine life to the coral reef, plus the wonders of our incredible region - Learn from a passionate and dedicated local Master Reef Guide to make the most of your time whilst cruising the Whitsundays...Hidden Figures helping to build a Sustainable Future for the Great Barrier Reef - Flying Scientists - Dr Kate Helmstedt
Learn more about the incredible complexity of the Great Barrier Reef. Special guest speaker, Dr Kate Helmstedt, will discuss how math and data science can help us to understand the valuable ecosystem, to predict its future, to examine our use of the reef, and to design better management to ensure its future.In case you missed it, you can view this event HERE.
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Blue Mind & Boating
Blue Mind & Boating
- Event: Saturday 26th June 2021 | 10am - 12.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina
Did you know boating is good for your health? Be inspired by the 'blue mind' theory and surprising science of how being on the water can have wellness and health benefits.
In case you missed it, you can view this event HERE.
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Ropes and Rum
Ropes and Rum
Better Boating Series
- Event: Tuesday 20th July | 6pm - 7.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina
With Mainstay Sailing featuring Fish D'Vine
Enjoy an informal evening of knot tying, ropework, splicing and competitions, with prizes to be won! or click HERE
In addition, enjoy some rum tasting from Dr Rum brought to you by Fish D'Vine.
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE
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Sea Survival Sundowners
Sea Survival Sundowners
Better Boating Series
- Event: Thursday 29th July | 4.30pm - 6pm
- Location: The Garden Bar Bistro and a secret location
With Mainstay Sailing
Entertaining, educational (and possibly practical) sea survival tricks
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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How to Prevent an Emergency
How to Prevent an Emergency
Better Boating Series
- Event: Tuesday 3rd August | 6pm - 7.30pm
- Location: The Garden Bar Bistro and a secret location
With Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsundays
Discover the simplest and most effective ways to keep yourself safe at sea.
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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Protecting the Great Barrier Reef
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef
- Event: Friday 6th August 2021 | 10am - 12.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina
As part of the Great Barrier Reef Festival - Discover more about preserving and protecting the incredible Great Barrier Reef. Learn from climate action leaders and advocates for reef research to see what you can do to encourage the long term health of the reef.
Tony Fontes, well known 'Dive guru' in the Whitsundays, will be MC for the event. Tony has always been one of the reef's greatest advocates and was a founder of the Order of Underwater Coral Hero's (OUCH).This event includes:
- Presentations and interactive sessions on the reef and the marina envionment
- Question and Answer session with our local Master Reef Guides
- Talks from Tangaroa Blue and the Whitsunday Climate Change Innovation HubConservation Volunteers will be on hand with information if anyone wants to ask questions or sign up.To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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Sea Safety and Survival Course
Sea Safety and Survival Course
Better Boating Series
- Event: Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th August | All Day
- Location: The Meeting Space
With Mainstay Sailing
Be sure to pre-book and complete this accredited Sea Survival Course...
The Safety & Sea Survival (SSS) course involves classroom presentations & learning activities, and practical exercises in the use of liferafts, inflatable lifejackets & distress flares. The objective of this course is to provide all persons intending to go to sea, in sailing or motor yachts, whether cruising or racing, with skills and essential knowledge that will maximise their chances of survival in water or liferafts following a man overboard situation or vessel abandonment; and familiarise sailors with the latest personal and vessel safety equipment, its purpose, deployment, and most effective use; and present and discuss prevention and coping strategies for incidents and emergencies at sea
Of 16 hrs duration the course is usually delivered over 2 full-days and is facilitated by Safety & Sea Survival Instructors at approved Training Centres. The maximum teaching ratio for this course is 20 students to 1 SSS Instructor (in the classroom) with a reduced ratio of 10:1 for practical pool sessions.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
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Boating Basics
Boating Basics
Better Boating Series
- Event: Tuesday 17th August | 6pm - 7.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina
With Mainstay Sailing
Just purchased your first boat?
Need to refresh your memory?
Join Mainstay Sailing for a Boating-Basics-101 workshop and mingle
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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Tender Time
Tender Time
Better Boating Series
- Event: Wednesday 18th August | 10am - 12.30pm
- Location: The Public Boat Ramp
With Mainstay Sailing
Hop on Hop off!
Learn how to park, deal with common mechanical issues and gain confidence.
Join the Tender Treasure Hunt with prizes available.
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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Gourmet Galley
Gourmet Galley
- Event: Saturday 21st August 2021 | 2pm - 4pm
- Location: Ocean Club, Coral Sea Marina
Get ready for a feast! Soak up the marina views from the sun deck of Ocean Club whilst local chefs put on a show and cook up some scrumptious delights including freshly caught local seafood and more.
Guest Presenter: Kev Collins, Fish D'Vine
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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What to do in an emergency
What to do in an emergency
Better Boating Series
- Event: Tuesday 24th August | 6pm - 7.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge
With Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsundays
Learn the basics and feel more confident on the water.
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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Radio Gah-Gah
Radio Gah-Gah
Better Boating Series
- Event: Tuesday 31st August | 6pm - 7.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge
With Mainstay Sailing
VHF Radio 101 - Know what to say and how to say it!
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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Basic Navigation
Basic Navigation
Better Boating Series
- Event: Tuesday 7th September | 6pm - 7.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge
With Mainstay Sailing
Learn more about basic navigation - Join the race and navigate your way through the Whitsundays chart to win!
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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Women in Boating
Women in Boating
- Event: Saturday 13th November | 3pm - 5.30pm
- Location: The Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina
Connecting women on the water.
Designed to provide all women who boat, whether experienced or not, the opportunity to receive practice advice, increased confidence and network with other like-minded women.
Hear from successful female sailors or women in the boating industry and be inspired by their stories whilst enjoying an informal afternoon of mingling.
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au or click HERE.
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Sustainable Boating
Sustainable Boating
- POSTPONED - New Date TBC
- Location: The Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina
Get on board with sustainable boating practices and discover ways in which you can protect the marine environment. Learn from local volunteer groups regarding marine debris and wildlife protection, both in the Whitsunday waters and beyond for your onward journey.
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au
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Extreme Weather Preparedness
Extreme Weather Preparedness
- Event: Monday 22nd November | 5pm - 7pm AND Thursday 25th November | 10am - 12pm
- Location: The Meeting Space, Coral Sea Marina
Prepare yourself and your vessel for extreme weather events. Discover the latest advice from the marine and boating industries, as well as an open discuss with the experiences operations team from CSMR on best practice for preparedness whilst berthed at the marina.
To register your interest and for more details, email marketing@csmr.com.au.