About Us

We are a friendly, family-run business offering top-notch leisure and professional services, including RYA training courses.

Based in the historic maritime town of Falmouth, we benefit from a prime location on the stunning Fal Estuary, one of Europe’s most picturesque and versatile spots for watersports.

At the helm of Falmouth Boat Charters are Rob and Rachel Thurston, who also head up several other sister companies listed below. Keen water lovers and experienced maritime professionals, they proudly run their team of experienced trainers, skippers and dedicated administrative team.

Local to the area, outside of the office they spend as much of their time in, on and around the water as possible along with their children and ‘meet and greet’ dog, Milo!

Our Sister Companies

Alongside Falmouth Boat Charters we also run several sister companies. Each is well-established and highly respected throughout the international maritime industry as well as locally here in Cornwall.

Falmouth School of Sailing

Falmouth School of Sailing is an independent, fully recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training and Chartering School providing top quality tuition in a fun and enjoyable fashion.

Falmouth Powerboat School

Our powerboat school is an independent RYA recognised training centre running all Powerboat and Motorboat training from beginners to commercial skippers.

Falmouth Training Solutions

Falmouth Training Solutions are Cornwall’s leading provider of maritime and workplace training offering multiple courses led by highly experienced professional experts, each of whom are leaders within their field.