About Ocean Sports Tuition

Powerboat and Motorboat Training Specialists

Ocean Sports Tuition have been successfully delivering high quality RYA tuition on the south coast and the Solent since 2004. We started from humble beginnings as a RYA Windsurfing School in Mudeford Harbour, finally evolving into an RYA Advanced Powerboat Centre and RYA Yachtmaster Academy. We offer a range of RYA courses covering powerboat and motorboat training, boat delivery services, marine consultancy, marine filming support and waterman services.

At Ocean Sports Tuition, we pride ourselves on never losing sight of our purpose – to provide excellent tuition and service to our customers. Keeping our courses streamlined to powerboat and motorboat training allows us to be experts in every course we offer. Additionally, we use the latest equipment and always provide the best boats to support learning. Our small, friendly environment and approachable team ensures a first class experience for our customers. As a result, you will build close relationships that give you the confidence to secure your learning and have the best possible experience. It is the pride we take in what we do, that sees many of our customers return for further courses.

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Where Are We?

Ocean Sports Tuition runs all of our RYA courses from our brand new purpose-built offices in Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton. Our offices in the converted old winch house are situated at the top of the slipway.

Whatever your requirements, we endeavour to guide you through the process and offer the best possible service and advice to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Owner & Founder, Andy Murray

Since 2004, Andy Murray has strived to provide the perfect environment for beginners and experienced boaters at Ocean Sports Tuition. Andy passionately enjoys time on the water with his wife, 2 young children and puppy (Eli). When not at work, Andy and his family can be found at the beach windsurfing, kite surfing and just generally mucking around in the water.

Our Instructors

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Carl Greenslade
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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Rebecca Mabbett
October 4, 2026
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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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Saym
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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Chris Willis
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.

We Pride Ourselves On

PASSION

We are passionate about all things to do with being in, on, or around the water. Our passion is infectious and is passed on to all our students. We are often told “you have a great job” and yes we do. We love sharing our love of the water with you and this comes across in the delivery of our service.

ENVIRONMENT

We believe in providing the best possible environment to learn in, which is safe, fun and encouraging. This ensures students feel at ease and are able to excel in their learning. Environment is key to helping students develop new skills and feel safe in asking any questions without feeling silly. We strive to provide this environment for each and every course.

EQUIPMENT

All of our boats and equipment are new or nearly new. We continue to maintain all of our equipment to the highest possible standard. This means that all students have the best possible equipment to enjoy when undertaking their RYA course with Ocean Sports Tuition.

COMMITMENT

We commit to provide the best possible service from booking through to course completion. We endeavour to give a personal service to every student. Regardless of whether you are booking a series of courses or just need advice, we always provide the highest level of service.

STANDARDS

Ocean Sports Tuition is a small and friendly company, we are always on hand to answer the phone and offer advice. We do our utmost to ensure that all our customers feel like part of the family on our courses. It is particularly important to us that our customers enjoy a valuable, enjoyable experience that they would recommend to others.

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martin r
July 20, 2026
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RYA course Great experience and no stress ,Steve was a excellent instructor and may the two day training a pleasure..
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Rebecca H
July 2, 2026
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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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June 5, 2026
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Professionals Great team and experience. Excellent
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Matthew H
May 12, 2026
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RYA PB2 Course Review 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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Craig Y
May 5, 2026
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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!