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TSAerie & TSMundoo River cruise DGR Education & Training.

School ship TS Aerie, 16 student swag places and staff cabins for 10. Contracts negotiable.

TS Mundoo. Catering by hospitality students in training for up to 250. Contracts negotiable.

TS Mundoo. Catering by hospitality students in training for up to 250. Contracts negotiable.

TS Mundoo. Catering by hospitality students in training for up to 250. Contracts negotiable.

TS Mundoo. Catering by hospitality students in training for up to 250. Contracts negotiable.

TS Mundoo. Catering by hospitality students in training for up to 250. Contracts negotiable.

Aerie school-ships cruise programs entry by DGR donation.

This is because of our Avoca Trust Gift recipient, education about the Murray.

We negotiate use of the three Training ships as a donation agreement contract. 

Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss this arrangement. 

School ships worldwide, work with schools and universities.

School ships deliver cruise programs for Schools, TAFE's and universities

They all operate in association with Universities and colleges who provide and supervise the education programs. The school ships provide the adventure and residence.

Here are some Australian ocean going school ships:

  • South Australia "STS One and All"
  • Australian navy "STS Young Endeavour"
  • Western Australia "STs Leeuwin II"

We are planning Murray River "TS Aerie and TS Mundoo

  • "TS Aerie" Entry level school ship
  • "TS Mundoo" large passenger functions vessel


Staff training will be provided by Capt. Bouc before taking charge of The Aerie College School-ships as cruising classrooms of the college. The school-ships  are maintained by the college as part of the general college facilities and equipment. The principal is responsible for the staffing of the College facilities. 

The Aerie School ship Captains will be both river masters and teachers.

The employment and inhouse training requirements to take charge of one of the boats are:

  • Registered Teacher
  • SA Recreational Boat Licence 
  • Cox3 NC Assessed by Capt. Bouc
  • Deep water recovery rescue including use of rescue boat and spinal board transfers
  • Provide First Aid, including Oxygen resuscitation 
  • Practical competency in operation of the specific boat


Staff training will be provided by Capt. Bouc before taking charge of The Aerie College School-ships as cruising classrooms of the college. The school-ships  are maintained by the college as part of the general college facilities and equipment. The principal is responsible for the staffing of the College facilities. 

"TS Aerie" works the 10 week "Time Out" rethink for potential dropouts.

Regular teaching crew will be resident on the top deck of the boat. See the time out program.


During school vacation the college may offer weekly  "Come and try" , Sunday to Sunday programs for both parents and students. Cabin and sleeping arrangements will be negotiable. Appropriate donations to the college will be required for participation in these programs. As a private school-ship, "Aerie" is not permitted to charge fares.

"TS Aerie" will also works weekly Vac-school programs

Regular teaching crew will be resident on the top deck of the boat. They may take school vacation time out as with other teachers. 


During school vacation the college may offer weekly  "Come and try" , Sunday to Sunday programs for both parents and students. Cabin and sleeping arrangements will be negotiable. Appropriate donations to the college will be required for participation in these programs. As a private school-ship, "Aerie" is not permitted to charge fares.

"TS Mundoo" will operate Short course School camp and large catering events.

The visiting school will provide a list of the students and staff who will be participating  in the "TS-Mundoo" These participating school will make a donation to Aerie college. All visiting students will be enrolled as students of Aerie college for the duration of their school camp. All our boats are private college boats, not commercial.

Teacher-in- charge - Prefer couple live onboard.

"Aerie", School-boat  24m, in full ship survey - working the river as a non-commercial private school-ship full time cruising. Home port Resort marina, Near Goolwa. Principal Bouc Likely onboard for some of the time.


Teacher registered Couple with Boat Licence 

  • Boat Operation and catering supervision
  • Supervise daily kayaking
  • Supervise student rostered cooking and food purchase
  • Supervise learning tasks from visiting teachers.


Manage the 10 week "Time Out" student program. Ensuite cabin top deck.

  • Minimum 1 term full time resident onboard contract. Unique adventure opportunity for a new graduate teacher couple Responsible for 16 students onboard. = basic SACE subjects - Ensuite cabin on top deck.= Negotiated all inclusive Salaries.
  • Kayak skilled, preferably instructor.

Visiting teachers - casual berths available top floor

  • Students continue SACE essentials with  resident team,
  • Subject specialists visit on occasions
  • WIFI access on the boat.

Teacher-in-charge - Prefer couple live onboard.

"Mundoo", School-boat  40m, in full ship survey - working the river as a non-commercial private school-ship with enrolled college students.

On occasions, Aerie College wilt enrol students from other schools for short term school camp classes. 


Mundoo will tow a raft of pontoon blocks for use as Kayak landing, swim platform and Kayak Transport. Access to the raft will be via permanent steps down to water level from the main deck aft parallel to the rudder both sides.. When not towing the pontoons, these steps will be used for onboarding from in the water. They will also connect by gangplank to towed pontoons, or off the river bank with stern-quarter-to mooring.


3 crew required for Mundoo - Crew Berth cabins, aft main deck.


Master 4 Inland waters + mate Couple - Desirable to be teacher registered and live onboard.

  • Master class IV ILW -+  Mate  Coxswain =permanent crew
  • Hospitality Teacher Takes Chef role for major functions
  • Supervise kitchen and catering functions for groups
  • Supervise student rostered cooking and food purchase. These students will have advanced cooking skills training, probably in the second year with the College.


3rd Cox'n Crew member will be any of the experienced students


Hospitality Instructor manager teacher- berth main deck aft. Hospitality trained students will provide the catering function for Mundoo.

  • Manages the tasks of the senior Selected students will help crew Mundoo and provide kayak instructor support
  • Senior students provide Kayak instruction and supervision.
  • Full time student crew have bunks in hull aft void spaces.


Visiting school student clients will sleep backpacker style on the top deck carpet. 

Essential Exercise is Fun Time on the kayaks.

Kayaking offers a multitude of benefits, making it a fantastic activity for people of all ages and fitness levels. Murray Kayaking is about as close as one can get to the natural envrionment of the Murray river, The best way to learn about its unique enviroment.


Firstly, it's an excellent full-body workout. Paddling engages your core, arms, shoulders, and back, while also improving cardiovascular health and endurance. It's a low-impact exercise, which is gentle on joints, making it suitable for those with knee or hip concerns.


Beyond the physical, kayaking provides significant mental and emotional advantages. Being out on the water, surrounded by nature, can be incredibly calming and stress-relieving. It offers a unique perspective of landscapes, wildlife, and waterways, fostering a deeper connection with the environment. The rhythmic motion of paddling can be meditative, promoting mindfulness and reducing anxiety.

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