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Supporting the 50th Rolex Fastnet Race
Ocean Sports was thrilled to be involved in the 50th Rolex Fastnet Race, providing support on the water for the IMCO L’Occitane en Provence, and guest charter for VIPs involved with SVR Lazartigue. Race day started at 7:30am on Saturday 22nd July, where our team loaded up the RIB with life jackets and provisions, and set off to…
Read MoreBoat and Skipper Regulations for Use on Work Sites on Waterways
If you’re planning a project on an inland waterway where a safety boat is required, for example, a bridge repair job or a river inspection, there are several health and safety requirements which must be met by both the skipper and the vessel itself. Regulations for vessels on inland waterways can be extremely specific and…
Read MoreOcean 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 means that Ocean Sports Tuition…
Read MoreHow 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 turn boating into a career.…
Read MoreWe’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 have been recognised in this…
Read MoreJob 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 a thriving and supportive workplace.…
Read MoreHow 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 an upcoming course or activity!…
Read MoreAre 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 provide more information about how…
Read MoreSailing 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. Immigration and Visas As UK…
Read MoreWhy 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 have a multitude of positive…
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