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River Muray School ships, a safe course for teens at risk.

Experienced Aerie teachers use water adventure as a motivator. Our school ship programs are safe. Aerie teachers know the adventure challenge safety boundaries that parents may not understand. We welcome parents participation but not interference if we push the kids.

Entry level School ship TS Aerie, 16 student swag places and staff cabins for 10.

Advanced School ship TS Mundoo. Catering by resident hospitality students in training for 300

Advanced School ship TS Mundoo. Catering by resident hospitality students in training for 300

Advanced School ship TS Mundoo. Catering by resident hospitality students in training for 300

Advanced School ship TS Mundoo. Catering by resident hospitality students in training for 300

Advanced School ship TS Mundoo. Catering by resident hospitality students in training for 300

The ship's crew provide the parent care function for the Teens in transition, child to adult. For many busy parents this can a difficult time and they do not have time for the task. We offer an alternative supervised adventure that parents can share when time permits. This is Win Win for a busy family.

Aerie AVOCA trust School ships will work with Schools, TAFE's and Uni.

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

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

They all operate in association with Universities and colleges who provide and supervise the education programs. School ships provide challenge motivation, residential supervision and adventure.

Australian has some 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 school ships, safer and less expensive.

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

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.

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

"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. 


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 work weekly Vac-school programs

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

"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. 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.

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

"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  on the "TS-Mundoo" 


These participating school parents will make a DGR donation to the Avoca Trust 


All visiting students will also be enrolled as students of the Aerie school ship for the duration of their school camp. 


All our boats are private college boats, in commercial survey BUT private Avoca trust DGR charity operated.

Teacher-in-charge - A 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 - A 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.

  • Stop teen dropout
  • Buy a bed
  • Give Teens Time Out
  • Safe living & learning
  • Family cruise club
  • Teens learn tourism
  • TS Mundoo Operations
  • ANCOM Charity Document
  • Family Community
  • "Aerie" a Sea Eagle nest

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