Exciting announcement!
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 – David Wall & Brian Margetson (Joint Heads 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
On the water training
Regular practical training sessions are underway to help everyone to...
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Safety – Part of What We Do
Avocet crew recovered a substantial piece of wreckage, floating just below the...
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Winter preparations on Tom Sherrin
Tom Sherrin has been all wrapped up for the winter...
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Autumn training begins at MVS Poole
With summer and MVS Poole’s harbour patrol season drawing to...
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We are the largest MVS unit in the country
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