Practical boat handling exercises may vary based on weather conditions and tides, so the decision to hold these sessions is made weekly. ​ These exercises might include harbour patrols, practising chart work for navigation, making passages both during the day and at night, as well as handling man-overboard or abandon ship scenarios, among others.

Classroom sessions typically occur once a week in the evening and last approximately 2 hours. Members can attend classes to learn the skills required so helping them towards achieving Royal Yachting Association qualifications. These are at no additional cost to members. The RYA qualifications the MVS can help with are, 1. Competent Crew. 2. Essential Navigation & Seamanship. 3. Powerboat Level 2 (Theory & Practical). 4. First Aid. 5. VHF Short Range Certificate (Theory & Practical). 6. Day Skipper (Theory only). 7. Diesel Engine Course. In association with local providers external courses recommended are; • Sea Survival • Safety Boat