Four salty, sun-soaked stories about friendship, courage and looking after each other — on the water, between the flags and all along our coast.
Skipper is a little boat with a big grin. Rocky is the first mate who asks all the right questions. Together with their crew they take young readers on Australian coastal adventures where every scrape teaches something worth knowing.
Written for readers aged 6 and up, each book pairs bold, playful illustration with gentle lessons about water safety, marine life and standing by your mates.
About the seriesRead them in order or dive in anywhere — every story stands on its own.
A day by the water turns into a rescue when the waves have other plans. Skipper, Rocky and their friends learn how quickly the ocean can change — and how much easier things are when you look out for each other.
When night falls and someone is missing, Skipper's lantern leads the way. A story about courage, calm heads and the quiet heroes who go looking when it matters.
A sunny Australian beach day, a friendly dolphin and one very important lesson about swimming where the flags are. Fun first, with a message families will keep talking about.
Skipper and the crew meet the creatures who call the reef home — and discover why caring for our oceans is an adventure everyone can join.
Familiar faces who turn up wherever the tide takes them.
The S.M.I.L.E. Boat
Bright, brave and always ready to go. Skipper is the little boat with a big grin who carries the crew into every adventure.
Never sets off without a head count.
Appears in
Washed Off the Rocks · Search & Rescue · Endangered Species
First Mate & Best Friend
Curious, kind and quick to lend a hand. Rocky asks the questions young readers are already thinking.
Collects one shell from every adventure.
Appears in
Washed Off the Rocks · Between the Flags · Search & Rescue
Friends of Every Adventure
A group of young adventurers who prove that the best stories happen when everyone joins in.
Nobody gets left behind — ever.
Appears in
Washed Off the Rocks · Between the Flags
Adventures are better with someone beside you.
Beach and water lessons woven into every story.
Local heroes, families and crews who show up.
Curiosity and care for Australian coastlines.
Families, classrooms, event organisers and community partners all have a place in these stories.
Bedtime favourites, read-alongs and gifts for the young adventurer in your life.
Classroom sets, curriculum-friendly themes and author visits that get kids reading.
Festivals, libraries, surf clubs and community days — bring the crew along.
Sponsorship and co-branded editions aligned with safety and community messages.
Stock the series in your bookshop, gift store, surf club or visitor centre.
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Narrated editions of the series, with sample chapters you can play now.
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