About Us

Harbour Sea School, an RYA training centre based in the heart of Poole Harbour at Parkstone Bay Marina. The centre delivers professional training for the leisure boat industry. We provide RYA recognised training of the highest standard for all levels.

Our instructors have an excellent reputation, they have a wealth of experience and exstensive knowledge extending far beyond the required syllabus.

New to boating?

Confused about what gear you and your boat need? We are more than happy to provide free advice, just give us a call!

Our Staff

Since Stuart bought Parkstone Bay Marina in 1996, then known as Mitchells Boat Yard, it has quickly gone from strength to strength. Stuart is a keen sailor and a qualified accountant. After 20 years stuck in a dark office he decided to make a dream come true and run the Marina and as of 2010, decided to promote safety & training by opening Harbour Sea School alongside Jon, offering all boat users the chance to iron out any bad habits, further their knowledge and develop their boating skills. Marine Qualifications held:
  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shore-based
  • Yachtmaster Offshore (Power)
  • VHF SRC
  • RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat
  • RYA First Aid
Victoria is a qualified doctor working in A & E, however, similar to her father, she loves the water and is an Olympic Class Sailor providing race training of the highest standard. Victoria recently claimed the 2010 Match Racing National Champion title. Marine Qualifications held:
  • RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat
  • VHF SRC
  • RYA Dinghy Race Coach
  • Doctor
  • RYA Yacht Master Theory.
  • RYA Coastal Skipper
Daryl has recently climbed onboard and offers a wealth of experience and knowledge. Daryl is our chief engineer and will soon be delivering traininh and prep' leading towards MCA professional engineering qualifications. Daryl is a fully qualified marine surveyor and is available for surveys and new boat deliveries. Daryl is currently training for his MCA Generic Tier 1 Boatmasters license. For info on surveys please contact our office. Marine Qualifications held:
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2 / ICC 24m
  • First Aid
  • VHF SRC Marine Engineer
  • Marine Surveyor
  • Welder
Clare has been with the Parkstone Bay Group for some time and joined the Harbour Sea School team in August 2010, taking on the role of Centre Administrator. Clare can be found in the main Parkstone Bay Marina reception and will be the welcoming voice for any Sea School enquiries.
Oliver ('Olly') has years of experience in both leisure and commercial sectors. He has previously run other RYA training centres on the South Coast.  Over the last few years he has been working in a local boat brokerage training new customers and also protecting the South Coast beaches as an RNLI Lifeguard. Qualifications held:
  • RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat
  • VHF SRC
  • First Aid
  • Yacht Master Offshore
  • RYA Powerboat Instructor
  • Sea Survival
Callum spends most of his time on the water whether it be sail or power. He is a fanatical windsurfer and kitesurfer whilst also an experienced commercial passenger vessel crew. In his free time you tend to find him somewhere in the air as he is currently undertaking his flight exams. Qualifications held:
  • RYA Powerboat Instructor
  • RYA Dinghy Instructor
  • RYA Senior Instructor
  • RYA Yacht Master Shorebased
  • First Aid
  • VHF SRC
Chris primarily works in Parkstone Bay Marina's yard assisting with the daily routines. Chris qualified as an RYA Powerboat Instructor in July 2011 and intends to shadow fellow instructors to gain experience working towards running his own courses for the centre in the future. Qualifications
  • RYA Powerboat Instructor

Our Boats

Complete with full A-frame, Nav Lights, Search Light, Flares, Oars, GPS, Bilge Pump, Icom VHF DSC Radio, Icom Floating Handheld Radio, Teleflex Steering, Radar Reflector, Fire Extinguisher... Excellent training boat for all levels of courses, great to learn in! Max Speed: 30 knots
The Cap 20 is a stylish vessel equipped for any adventure with plenty of comfortable seating.
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