Ocean Sports Tuition Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for a Third Year in a Row!
We are thrilled to announce that we have it has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Things to do for the third year in a row! The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. This…
How to Become a Superyacht Crew Member
If you love to travel, working on a superyacht is an exciting career through which you can work outdoors in the sunshine, make great friends, visit countries across the globe – and get paid for it! At Ocean Sports, we provide comprehensive boat and PWC tuition for those wanting to…
We’ve Won an Award!
We are very proud to announce that Ocean Sports Tuition has been awarded Tripadvisor’s 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award for the second year in a row! This means that we have been recognised as being in the top 10% of attractions worldwide, based on our 2021 Tripadvisor reviews! We are thrilled to…
Job Opportunity – Chief Instructor Motor
Ocean Sports Tuition specialises in RYA Powerboat and Motor Cruising training and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Instructor to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career in water sports training and gain hands-on experience in…
How To Replace a Lost RYA Certificate
At Ocean Sports Tuition, our instructors have been delivering high quality RYA courses to candidates since 2004. As a result, we know that one of the most frustrating things can be to misplace or damage one of your well-earned certificates, especially when you need it as proof of competence for…
Are My RYA Qualifications Still Recognised in Europe?
Since the UK ceased to be a member of the European Union on 31st December 2020, some changes have taken place that affect our sailing rights in Europe. Some of these changes may affect how UK-earned qualifications are recognised in the EU. As an official RYA training centre, we are here to…
Sailing in Europe After Brexit
Since the Brexit transition period ended on 31st December 2020, sailing rules for UK boat owners who cruise long term in Europe have changed. If you have a boat that you keep in Europe, you may have some questions about how your non-EU citizen status will affect your sailing after Brexit….
Why Your Office Needs a Corporate Away Day
As a business owner, it can be difficult to cultivate meaningful relationships with your staff, especially during busy industry periods. Balancing a professional-personal rapport with the people with whom you work can prove to be challenging, but it may be the case that getting to know your team better could…
The Advantages of Stepped Hulls
When choosing a hull shape, finding the right balance of speed and stability can seem like an impossible task. While stepped hulls are often painted as unpredictable and difficult to handle, there are in fact many advantages to this hull shape, as we explain in this blog. Hull Shapes and…
Explaining Leeward Shores and Sailing in the Lee
When learning to sail, being aware of how weather conditions can affect your passage is vital. Relying on the wind to take you from one destination to another can be unpredictable, and failure to pay attention to wind direction could easily result in your vessel heading towards a rocky shore,…