Dive into an enlightening episode of the MAST Podcast Series, where Ian Ross, Peter Hopkins, and Justin Foster explore the significant strides made in boating safety education across Tasmania. This episode unveils the development and exponential growth of MAST's school education program, which now reaches an impressive 16,000 Tasmanian children annually. Born from a partnership with the Department of Education and fueled by the critical need for increased safety awareness post-2000, the initiative focuses on grades three to five, instilling essential safety knowledge through both theoretical and practical lessons. From humble beginnings with VHS tapes and classroom packs to expansive in-pool sessions with dinghies, discover how MAST has adapted its approach to not only meet curriculum standards but to ensure lasting impact on students and their families. Join the conversation on how strategic collaborations, innovative teaching methodologies, and direct engagement with students are shaping a safer future for Tasmania's young boaters.