Own Boat Tuition

At Falmouth Powerboat School, we offer customised training tailored to your needs, whether it’s on your motor or powerboat.

Whether you’re returning to boating after a break or would like to improve your existing skills, training on your own boat is the perfect way to become better acquainted with the handling of your vessel.

Category: Private Tuition

Why Choose Own Boat Tuition?

Learn on your own vessel, getting familiar with its handling, manoeuvrability, pivot points, and characteristics.
Ideal for new boat owners needing help with setup and first-time outings.
Tailored training programs to suit your specific requirements.

Our Expertise

Our instructors all have significant experience in training and operating various types, styles, and sizes of vessels. They operate a safety-first approach with thorough vessel inspections to ensure suitability for training.

Possible Training Topics

Launching & recovery (smaller boats)
Boat handling
Approaching and securing to a buoy
Anchoring
Handling at planing speed (powerboats)
Leaving and coming alongside
Man overboard procedures
Navigation and COLREGs
Pilotage planning
GPS device usage
General boating safety

Flexible Training Options

Learn on your own boat for personalised experience.
Opt to train on our boats to gain insights into larger or different vessels, especially if considering an upgrade.

Booking and Safety

Training begins with an instructor assessment of your vessel for practicality and safety.
A prerequisite checklist ensures your vessel’s suitability for training.

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A very good experience - the course met all our needs, and Bob was friendly, calm, and supportive throughout.





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What our customers say

Robin is brilliant and thorough! It was great to be able to complete the course on our own boat.
Matt, RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Own Boat - May 2026

A very good experience - the course met all our needs, and Bob was friendly, calm, and supportive throughout.

Felicity - Own Boat Tuition - RYA Day Skipper Motor - May 2026

Own Boat Tuition

What our customers say

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