We run the RYA powerboat level 2 courses throughout the year on our own fleet of 6m training ribs with Intermediate courses run on either of our 7.2m XSribs. We also run MCA & SBT advanced powerboat training courses on our 7.5m XSRibs.
Many of these boats are MCA commercially coded vessels for day and night use up to 20 miles from land, far more than we actually require for these RYA powerboat courses.
We also run a complete range of commercial endorsement training courses.
With our own fleet of Bavaria 37 cruising sailing yachts moored in Saxon Wharf marina we can offer the full range of RYA sail cruising courses from "Start Yachting", "Competent Crew" the popular "Day Skipper" practical through to the Yachtmaster preparation course.
Their 3 double cabins and large saloon area make sailing the Solent, visiting new harbours and learning new skills a very pleasant experience indeed. We specialise in low ratio student to instructor courses as we feel this offers a more complete experience for very little extra expense. We also offer our own SBT skills days, mileage builders and specialist days that fit perfectly in between the range of RYA sailing courses we offer.
We offer amazing value compared to local competitors. Commodore Yachting, First Class Sailing, Hamble School of Yachting, Boss Sailing & Bacchus Yachting all run with more students per course and also charge more.
We have a fantastic flybridge motorboat called Great Escape , this Nimbus 370 flybridge is perfect for the entire range of RYA motorboat courses. RYA motor cruising training courses run from our fleets base in Southampton's Saxon Wharf. SBT courses offer complete flexibility to train you in any aspect of motor boat handling and fit well in between RYA motor boat courses.
Our classroom overlooks Shamrock Quay marina and is only 50 yards from the waters edge. Our classrooms are a warm and Covid safe environment for all shorebased courses including RYA VHF Radio, Marine Radar, First Aid, Day Skipper Theory, Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory courses. Our own SBT petrol engine maintenance course and the RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance courses are increasingly popular.
Solent Boat Training operators an over 18`s policy for individual students on any course. However several of our courses do allow under 18`s if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please see individual course pages for more details.