One school has the opportunity to create a story with Susea Spray in 2027. Applications are now open. During 2024, I had the incredible experience of being an Author Pen Pal with St Patrick’s School in Asquith. The students surprised me when they wrote to me with the suggestion for a new Big Blue Boat […]

Did you know that sailing is a combination of maths & science & physics? Learning to sail isn’t just a matter of hopping into a boat and setting sail. More often than not, you would find yourself capsizing or in other crazy situations. To be a good sailor, there are many things you must learn […]

A Big Blue Boat and the topic of sailing boats can be can be incorporated across the curriculum for children of all ages. As the A Big Blue Boat series grows, the topics of study will continue to increase. This page will assist you with discovering what is possible…

In this writing fun activity, trace, write and colour the Captain and A Big Blue Boat. Two free activity sheets to download and print. For more literacy fun click here For the A Big Blue Boat Activity Book click here

It’s a pretty exciting month in May, as I visit Laurieton, Port Macquarie and Wauchope libraries. I am looking forward to meeting everyone.

I love Author School Visits and provide an interactive experience that brings A Big Blue Boat to life for 4-8 year olds. Susea’s visit to Yarrawonga College was a highlight for all the Prep to Year 2 students. Every student was thoroughly engaged in the sessions, joining in with the actions when Susea read ‘A […]

Downloads for Teachers provides a plethora of activities across the curriculum for the A Big Blue Boat series.