RYA Training Centre in Southampton

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Ocean Sports Tuition:
RYA Training Centre in Southampton

We are a specialist RYA training school providing a complete range of RYA practical and theory courses.

Our core objective is to meet your individual needs, enabling you to develop the skills to realise your boating ambitions.

We offer RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses and RYA Day Skipper training for first time boaters.

For those aspiring to professional endorsements, we provide RYA Commercial Powerboat courses and RYA Powerboat Instructor qualifications.

Our highly skilled and experienced instructors will help you develop your boating skills whatever your level, in a fun, safe and encouraging environment.

You’ll learn at a pace to suit you, benefiting from our purpose-built facilities in Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton. You will be guided by our team of RYA Instructors, who strive to give you the best experience possible. You can even train on your own boat – perfect for growing your skills in an existing or new vessel!

Not sure which course is best for you? No problem! Firstly, tell us your goals and level of experience and we’ll help you select the perfect solution for your needs.

For more information please contact us – we’d love to help!

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October 19, 2026
 
 
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I attended Ocean Sports after a recommendation to do my Advanced Powerboat with them. Ian the instructor was on point with the course and really experianced.
Facilities and boats are good and modern.
Night Nav and unlight location are a very good learning curve especially in the solent.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Excellent VHF Course
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Robert Moss 
 
September 21, 2026
 
 
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Just completed my Powerboat level 2 course with Ocean Sports, Oliver was our instructor and honestly he was amazing, such a nice, patient and professional guy. I knew the course would be a lot of fun anyway but Oliver made it even better. Thanks a lot guys, I'll be back!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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September 20, 2026
 
 
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Tricia is a very good instructor. Learnt a lot from her. Course went smooth. Will be doing advanced soon.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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August 19, 2026
 
 
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Fantastic 2 day experience doing my Level 2 powerboat course. Professional, friendly super knowledgeable and patient. Couldn’t ask for more.

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Great experience and no stress ,Steve was a excellent instructor and may the two day training a pleasure..
  
 
 
 
 
 
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World Class professionals, standards & customer experience
Exceptional instruction, safety standards and customer experience delivered by highly skilled professionals. Andy Murray, the manager, went above and beyond, with service excellence, offering me exceptional, unique, personalised development and coaching, which I completed with Andy and Josh to further develop my knowledge, skills and confidence. I completed both my PB2 (Instructors: Ollie and Ramos) and PB Intermediate (Instructors: Andy and Trish) with Ocean Sports Tuition. We also completed a fantastic Axopar experience with Andrew, At first I was apprehensive and all the Instructors were extremely welcoming, patient and understanding (and offered refreshments). All the Instructors were first class and Ocean Sports is a stand out organisation in terms of exemplary professionals and standards in all areas.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I recently took the PB2 course, couldn't recommend it enough. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The course was well organised with good facilities and great boats. Sharon was a great instructor and enabled me to get lots out of the two day course, keeping us safe and building my confidence and skills. Well done all.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Great introduction to Power Boating and Certification
Fantastic staff and a really enjoyable and informed experience. Highly recommend the 2-day Power Boat Level 2. Learned a great deal and will use my certificate ASAP to get back on the water safely!

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