Motor Boat Training Solent South Coast Mendez Marine

Our Motor Boat Training Courses:
Based in the Solent, Mendez Marine was founded by Jon Mendez, formerly the chief motor and powerboat instructor at the RYA, with the specific objective of providing high quality training as well as other boating services such as boat charter on both motor cruisers and ribs (rigid inflatable boats).

As a fully recognised RYA Training Centre, Mendez Marine offers motorboat training and RYA training courses, be it on water or shore based.

Many owners wish to make better use of their vessel. As an RYA Training Centre we are able to offer the full range of Motorcruising and Shorebased Courses. We offer competitive rates and our highly experienced instructors regularly travel all over Europe

Own Boat Tuition
Formal certified training alone does not always cover what you require. We specialise in offering training and advice suited to your needs, whether it be close quarters boat handling, navigation, all types of electronics, or even assistance on your first passage further afield. Additionally you benefit from a better understanding of your crafts systems and handling characteristics. You get the benefit of specialised tuition with your regular crew, family or even one to one.

All our instructors are highly experienced and chosen not just for their knowledge, but also for their sense of humour and passion for boating.

We also run RYA Powerboat training courses.

Course Prices:

RYA Practical Motor Courses	Price
Helmsman (2 days)	£375
Day Skipper inc. ICC (4 days)	£695
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster (5 days)	£875
RYA Shorebased Courses
Basic Navigation & Safety	£165
Day Skipper (5 days or 3 w/ends)	£375 / £390
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster	£375 / £390
Marine Radio SRC course (1 day)	£80
Radar (1 day)	£80
Diesel Engine course (1 day)	£80
Sea Survival (1 day)	£80
RYA First Aid (1 day)	£80
Other Courses
Own Boat Tuition	From £220 per day
International Certificate of Competence (ICC) (3 days)	£500

Company Overview:
John Mendez - Principal: Jon’s keen interest in boats started at a young age with friends and family on the River Thames. He has been teaching professionally for the last ten years.

He is an RYA Yachtmaster, Instructor Examiner and a Powerboat Trainer; this work has taken him across the world from Scotland to New Zealand and all over the Mediterranean on craft up to 40 meters.

Having spent three years as the RYA Chief Motor and Powerboat Instructor, he returned to the commercial world to run his own marine business carrying on with what he enjoys most ­ boats, people and having fun on the water.

Jon also writes articles on boat handling and navigation techniques. Regular contributions appear in Sports Boat and Rib as well as Motor Boats and Yachting. Jon is also the author of "Start Powerboating" the offical RYA book for the RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate and presents the RYA DVD "Boat Handling for Sportsboats and Ribs"

Contact Details Mendez Marine Hamble River Boatyard Bridge Road Southampton SO31 7EB Tel: +44(0)845 130 3136
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