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We’re now part of BH Coastal Lottery. This means you can support us and be in with a chance of winning money in return.

Welcome
Are you looking for a fun, fulfilling and rewarding pastime that will give you opportunities to become involved in the local maritime scene and give you new skills? Or perhaps you already have those skills and want to use them to benefit others. If so, MVS Poole could be the charity for you.
Based in the Port of Poole, we are the largest unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service in Great Britain and welcome members from all backgrounds, abilities and ages.
We look forward to hearing from you – Gill Hale (Head of Unit)
What we do
Navigation & Seamanship
Providing enjoyable training to RYA standards for novices and seasoned mariners alike.
Engineering & Maintenance
Giving you the confidence to work with marine boat engines and find your way around.
Help Others & Enjoy!
Making a real difference to the Poole Harbour community and all those who use it.
Latest news
Members visit RNLI station
Visit to Simulator at Solent University
Visit by HRH Prince Michael of Kent
About our unit
We are the largest MVS unit in the country
Our supporters





