Ocean Sports

Good boating starts before you leave the marina.

Practical skills matter, but understanding navigation, safety and communication can make a huge difference to your confidence on the water.

We offer a range of RYA shorebased courses, including VHF Radio, Sea Survival, First Aid, Essential Seamanship & Navigation, Day Skipper Theory and Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory.

Whether you are building your knowledge for leisure boating or working towards a professional qualification, there is plenty you can learn ashore before putting it into practice afloat.

Confidence on the water comes from practice.

Boat handling can feel very different once you are dealing with wind, tide, confined spaces and busy marinas.

That is why practical training matters.

Our courses give you the chance to build real-world skills with experienced instructors, helping you become more comfortable handling a boat in a range of situations.

Whether you are learning for leisure or working towards a qualification, time on the water makes all the difference.

Looking for a calmer way to enjoy time on the water?

Ocean Sports Tuition also offers boat charter, giving you the chance to enjoy the Solent at a more relaxed pace.

Whether you are planning a leisurely day out, spending quality time with friends or family, or simply fancy escaping onto the water for a while, a charter is a great way to sit back and enjoy the experience.

Visit our website today to book!

Not every great gift comes in a box.

For someone who would rather be on the water, an Ocean Sports Tuition gift voucher could be a much better option.

From powerboat and motor cruising courses to theory training and other boating experiences, there are plenty of ways to put it towards something they will actually enjoy.

Gift vouchers are available directly from us, so get in touch today!

Finished Powerboat Level 2 and ready to go further?

The RYA Intermediate Powerboat Level 3 course is designed for experienced powerboaters who want to build the skills needed to venture into unfamiliar waters.

Over two days, you will develop your knowledge of chart work, tides, weather, position fixing and GPS navigation, alongside practical boat handling including pile moorings and manoeuvring in locks.

Training takes place from our base at Saxon Wharf Marina in Southampton.

If you are ready to progress beyond the basics, this is a natural next step. Get in touch with us today!

A day on the Solent can be whatever you want it to be.

Ocean Sports Charter offers both RIB and motorboat charter from Southampton, with options for experienced boaters who want to take the helm themselves and fully skippered charters for those who would rather relax and enjoy the journey.

From summer celebrations and corporate days to trips across the Solent, the right charter can turn an ordinary day out into something genuinely memorable.

Explore the available charter options and start planning your day on the water:

https://southamptonboatcharter.co.uk/

Planning lunch at The Hut in Colwell Bay? Arriving by boat makes the experience even more memorable.

Ocean Sports Charter can collect you from Ocean Village or Hamble Point Marina before taking you across the Solent to Colwell Bay. On arrival, The Hut’s tender will take you ashore and deliver you straight to your table. After your meal, you will be collected from the mooring field for the return journey.

Choose from a fast RIB, a sleek Axopar powerboat or a luxury Princess flybridge motor yacht, with skippered options available for groups of different sizes. Ocean Sports Charter can also help arrange your table, leaving you to step aboard and enjoy the day.

Find out more and book your Hut Run:

https://southamptonboatcharter.co.uk/hut-run/