Mendez Marine

Mendez Marine Motor Cruising & Powerboat Expertise RYA Training Centre Powerboat and Motorcruising Courses on ours or your boat!

🚨 LAST SPACE REMAINING 🚨Our Friday RYA Day Skipper (Motor) course now has just ONE space left available — and we’re offe...
11/05/2026

🚨 LAST SPACE REMAINING 🚨

Our Friday RYA Day Skipper (Motor) course now has just ONE space left available — and we’re offering it with a 15% last-minute discount.

Train onboard what many call one of the UK’s finest motor cruising training vessels — professionally maintained, fully equipped, and built to give you proper real-world experience on the water.

âš“ IPS-equipped motor cruiser
âš“ Operating from Mercury Yacht Harbour on the River Hamble

This isn’t “sit back and watch” training.
You’ll be driving, planning, berthing, navigating, and operating properly throughout the course.

Whether you’re building confidence, working towards your ICC, or stepping up your boating ability this season — this course delivers genuine hands-on experience.

đź“Ť Mercury Yacht Harbour
đź“… Starts Friday
⚠️ One discounted space remaining

Message us now before it’s gone.

🌍 Planning to Boat Abroad This Year? You’ll Likely Need an ICCIf you’re heading to Europe or chartering overseas, the In...
14/04/2026

🌍 Planning to Boat Abroad This Year? You’ll Likely Need an ICC

If you’re heading to Europe or chartering overseas, the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is often a legal requirement.

At Mendez Marine, we make the process straightforward — whether you’re starting from scratch or already experienced.

✔ RYA Powerboat Level 2 → ICC (vessels up to 10m)
✔ RYA Day Skipper (Motor) → ICC (over 10m)
âś” ICC Direct Assessment (for experienced owners)

We’ll guide you to the right route based on your experience and how you plan to use your boat.

No unnecessary steps — just the quickest, most effective way to get you qualified.

Get it sorted before the season starts.

đź“© Message us to get booked in

Great few days in Palma onboard this absolutely stunning Technohull Alpha 40 chase boat.Powered by twin Mercury 500Rs, w...
11/04/2026

Great few days in Palma onboard this absolutely stunning Technohull Alpha 40 chase boat.

Powered by twin Mercury 500Rs, we focused on high-speed handling in both flat water and building sea states — working towards the top end of the boat’s performance in a controlled and safe manner.

Working through trim, engine height, weight distribution and throttle control, we were able to really dial the boat in and get it performing exactly as it should.

A seriously capable bit of kit — and a great crew and owners to work with throughout

🚤 Back in the Water — Now Let’s Get You Back On ItAfter a winter ashore, it’s completely normal to feel slightly out of ...
07/04/2026

🚤 Back in the Water — Now Let’s Get You Back On It

After a winter ashore, it’s completely normal to feel slightly out of sync with your boat.

Our Own Boat Tuition is straightforward, practical, and delivered onboard your vessel — focused on getting you back to a solid, confident standard quickly.

âš“ Close-quarters manoeuvring
âš“ Boat handling in real conditions
âš“ Systems refresher where needed

No classroom, no unnecessary theory — just proper time on the water.

Start the season confident, not cautious.

👉 Drop us a message to get booked in

🚨 KITKAT INCIDENT RESPONSE TRAINING 🚨Following reports of 12 tonnes of missing KitKats…we can now confirm:👉 Some have be...
01/04/2026

🚨 KITKAT INCIDENT RESPONSE TRAINING 🚨

Following reports of 12 tonnes of missing KitKats…

we can now confirm:

👉 Some have been “located” in the Solent
👉 Recovery operations are in full swing

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🍫 Current Situation:

• Multiple KitKats spotted drifting mid-channel
• Specialist recovery team deployed
• Evidence being… swiftly secured and… dealt with internally

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⚠️ Public Notice:

If you see a Mendez Marine vessel today:

👉 We’re just “training”
👉 This is completely routine
👉 There is absolutely nothing unusual going on

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🍫 Bonus:

Free chocolate on every course… while stocks last 👀

🚤 THIS IS WHERE IT STARTSFrom the helm, in real conditions, making real decisions — this is what stepping up to Day Skip...
21/03/2026

🚤 THIS IS WHERE IT STARTS

From the helm, in real conditions, making real decisions — this is what stepping up to Day Skipper (Motor) looks like.

No simulators. No shortcuts.
Just you, the boat, and the responsibility of being in command.

Our courses are delivered on modern motor cruisers, giving you the space, visibility and capability to truly understand how a cruising boat behaves — whether coming alongside, navigating tight marinas, or heading out into open water.

âš“ Take control in close-quarters situations
âš“ Build confidence handling a cruising vessel
âš“ Learn to think and act as skipper
âš“ Gain experience that actually transfers to ownership

Small groups. Maximum helm time. Premium experience.

đź“Ť Solent
đź“… Limited availability

đź’¬ Ready to take the next step? Message us to book

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER… HERE SHE IS 🚨Following our recent “new boat coming soon” announcement, we’re excited to finally reve...
15/03/2026

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER… HERE SHE IS 🚨

Following our recent “new boat coming soon” announcement, we’re excited to finally reveal the next addition to the Mendez Marine fleet…

Introducing Bohemiam — a Prestige 460 and a major step forward for our fleet, providing an outstanding platform for modern motor-cruising training on the Solent.

Bohemiam brings a new level of technology, space and capability to our training and charter operations, perfectly suited for the type of modern motor cruisers many owners are now running.

âš“ Volvo Penta IPS drives
âš“ Joystick manoeuvring
âš“ Flybridge helm station
âš“ Advanced navigation systems
âš“ Exceptional handling and visibility

Bohemiam will be used for:

• RYA Motor Cruising Courses
• Yachtmaster Power preparation
• Advanced boat handling training
• Private owner tuition
• Select premium charters

This is the perfect real-world platform for learning modern motor cruiser handling.

🎥 Maritime Filming UK

A new chapter for Mendez Marine…

Big changes at Mendez Marine.Fenland Dancer has been an incredible platform for training — but we’re evolving.She’s now ...
02/03/2026

Big changes at Mendez Marine.

Fenland Dancer has been an incredible platform for training — but we’re evolving.

She’s now on the market as we prepare to introduce her replacement.

More capability.
More comfort.
More opportunity.

Full reveal coming soon. đź‘€

Golden hour in the Hamble.Masts silhouetted.Water like glass.Another day done the right way.Sometimes the best views are...
24/02/2026

Golden hour in the Hamble.

Masts silhouetted.
Water like glass.
Another day done the right way.

Sometimes the best views are right on our doorstep.

⚓ Yachtmaster Offshore Prep – Another Strong 4 Days Completed ⚓We’ve just wrapped up an intensive 4-day Yachtmaster Offs...
16/02/2026

⚓ Yachtmaster Offshore Prep – Another Strong 4 Days Completed ⚓

We’ve just wrapped up an intensive 4-day Yachtmaster Offshore Power preparation course — and what a solid few days it’s been.

Long hours. Tidal planning. Close-quarters handling. Pilotage under pressure.
Real-world decision making in busy Solent waters.

Yachtmaster isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about producing calm, capable skippers ready to operate commercially and confidently offshore.

Huge credit to the candidates for the focus and professionalism they brought to every exercise đź‘Ź

If you’re considering taking your experience to the next level, get in touch.

đź“© Message us for upcoming course dates.

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Deacons Marina, Bridge Road
Southampton
SO318AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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01489 588977

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