Your trainer is Jason Boon who has over a decade’s experience in operating and crewing vessels up to 35mt, including offshore search and rescues, day and night. He is a Master 24mt, Marine Engine Driver III, with a Cert IV in TAE, Marine Radio Invigilator, Offshore Rescue Skipper, First Aid Trainer/Assessor and holds a Blue Card for working with children. His experience includes over 300 boat rescues including many Search and Rescues for Water Police, 9 years as a Coast Guard Commander, 2 years as a Squadron Commodore for South East Qld, 4+ years on a 35mt Barge to Moreton Island, has worked in Marine Operations Management for a large national company and a port authority.

What makes Jason’s courses different is they are kept small (max 4 in a class), tailored to the students on the day, with a depth of experience in the commercial marine industry locally, over a decade of rescuing vessels and committed to safety on the water.

Why choose Allstate at Redland Bay:

• Experienced trainer and offshore rescue skipper brings current and real-world skills.
• You will do your training in a Marine Rescue Operations Base.
• No travelling, the training and assessment is all conveniently done in one location. We are located right on the water.
• Prices are all-inclusive, with no extra or hidden charges.
• You are not locked in or have any upfront charges, you only pay when you get your certificate.
• Allstate Boat Licensing is the biggest Boat Licensing Group in Queensland with our own training website.
• Clean, air-conditioned training environment, right on the water with access by pontoon.
• Classes are small and tailored to the students on the day.
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