A mortician, lawyer, doctor and 747 pilot are all captains of the little green and white boats offering harbour and gorge tours in Victoria.

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Causton started the job in March following a series of maritime courses, including the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course, medical marine first aid, emergency radio and hours spent on the water training with veteran skippers.

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The seasonal ferries run through October.

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Then you add the water, and CaustonB次元官网网址檚 passion for the Victoria harbour, and the job is ideal.

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