Torbay Sea School

Excellent tuition and patience from the instructor. Duncan kept to the syllabus and added real world experience which helped me learn as I could see the application. I am 60 and haven't been in a learning environment for a long time but I was supported and I thoroughly recommend Torbay Sea School to anyone wanting to improve or add qualifications to be safe and enjoy time on the water

Highly recommended PB2 course with Will! Good learning and great fun too! Even had a friendly dolphin with us both days!

Mixed review… Did a powerboat level 2 course. Our instructor Tim was fantastic, really great method of teaching and knows his stuff.Unfortunately, beyond anyone’s control, the boat broke down partially the first day and the second day was out of action completely.Didn’t get the chance to fully do the course and as a result walked away feeling a bit gutted, especially after travelling down and staying in a hotel for it.No follow up at all was given by the school, even after leaving feedback no follow up was given. Only after ringing and persisting was follow up given. Limited use.As said, Tim was a fantastic instructor, nice location, the real let down is the management and customer support. Give it a go if you only want to dip in and out for a single course but if like me you wanted to continually come back and progress through all stages of powerboating and sailing… don’t bother.

Recently completed the RYA Competent Crew course which we did over 3 weekends rather than 5 consecutive days. We felt confident and at ease with both Lucy and Andrews ability as instructors and enjoyed the course immensely. Orion the boat is roomy and comfortable and the sailing around Brixham and surrounding area far exceeded expectations. I highly recommend Torbay sea school.

Recently completed an RYA Competent Crew course over the second week of September. Mike, our skipper was highly proficient, knowledgeable and much fun to get along with. He is a very skilled instructor, who took the time and great care to teach us a great deal more than just the curriculum required for the comp crew level.The course had a 3 to 1 student/instructor ratio, which perhaps is the most ideal setting, as this allowed our instructor to devote ample time to individual students.The vessel was a well maintained 38' Dufour, which also added to the quality experience.The school also has a wide palette of courses and trainings to offer. So I would be happy to advance my qualifications with them.On all rounds, my expectations were far exceeded and I was very happy with my experience - top notch instructor, course and school! Highly, highly recommended!

My wife and I took part in both the Power Boat level 2 and VHF radio course as we are new boat owners. The instructors are excellent and no question was considered stupid and they were very patient with us and we felt very comfortable. The courses were very useful and have made us far more confident in using our boat both in and around the marina as well as out at sea. We woful highly recommend Torbay Sea School.

My wife and I just completed our 4day practical Day Skipper course. I can't recommend Torbay Sea School enough! Special thanks to Duncan and Tel for their exemplary professionalism, knowledge and most of all patience. Anyone considering a course should book!!

Excellent own boat tuition provided by Duncan over a 2 day period. We really enjoyed our refresher training on our new boat and Duncan has given us confidence in having a twin engine boat for the first time. He was very easy to deal with and passed on lots of tips and advice which have been really useful, as well as guidance about the local waters and bays which we are now looking forward to exploring further. We highly recommend the services provided by Torbay Sea School.

By far the best sailing school experience I’ve had. As a female boat owner who had lost my confidence and enthusiasm to sail, I booked on a 5-day mileage and skills refresher / up-skilling trip. The help, supervision, professionalism, and wonderful attitude of my instructor (Tony) completely turned my feelings and confidence around. Sailing felt fun and anxiety-free for the first time in years. I’m now looking forward to heading back to get my own boat back off the dock! This is the only school I’ve come across that has a 3:1 student to instructor ratio as standard and this was reflected in the high quality of the service I received and the comfortable cabin. As an adult at other schools I’ve had to share cabins but not with TSS - this is a quality-orientated school. The more focused attention meant that I was able to run through all the problem-solving scenarios that I needed to and learnt SO much. I am very grateful to all at TSS for listening to my needs and goals and accommodating them to deliver an excellent and transformative trip.

I had a one day own boat tuition with Lucy on Saturday 17th of June what I learnt has now given me the confidence to take it out on my own, so 5 stars well done to everyone