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Solent RYA Powerboat, Sailing, Motorboat, Radio & Theory Courses
Welcome to Solent Boat Training - Your gateway to unrivalled adventures on the open water, offering expert training in Sailing, Motorboating and Powerboating
Solent Boat Training runs the full range of RYA Powerboat courses including the popular RYA Powerboat Level 2 ICC from as little as £199 per person.
About Solent Boat Training - RYA Advanced Training Centre
Solent Boat Training (SBT) is a leading National RYA boat training centre, providing expert marine training to both the general public and the maritime industry. Based within the famous English Solent and offering 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves in delivering Low Student Ratio and Competitively Priced Training.
Our courses cover a wide range of water and classroom skills, catering to leisure boaters looking to enhance their knowledge and expertise on the water.
We have students traveling from all over the UK, Europe and even the USA, to train with our approved RYA, HSE & MCA instructors. All the courses and events found on our website are run by fully qualified instructors and skippers from our own training centre.
Our highly qualified instructors and state-of-the-art facilities allow us to offer comprehensive training programs, designed to meet the needs of boating enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned sailor, Solent Boat Training is committed to helping you achieve your maritime goals efficiently and safely.
We Specialise in Low Student to Instructor ratio training, at amazing competitive prices, because we believe in offering the best value for money.
Our Fleet of Boats are based in Southampton, allowing us to offer courses & events all over the Solent.
With our large assortment of yachts, motorboats & rigid inflatables, we have the complete flexibility to run courses for private individuals, companies and organisations alike. We offer training for all, from an absolute beginner to aspiring Yachtmaster Ocean Skippers. We also work alongside and are the training provider for Solent Boat Charters, a large local sailing events company. We have 6 classrooms, including a training workshop, all within the marina. Together with free accommodation, included with all sailing courses, this means your training will be to the highest standard. We offer RYA courses from our Training Centre in Southampton, as well as own boat tuition all around the Solent area including, Yarmouth, Hamble, Lymington & Cowes.
RYA Powerboat Courses Inc Level 2 & ICC
We run the RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses throughout the year, on our own fleet of 6m training ribs, with Intermediate level training courses run on either of our 7.2m XS Ribs from our base in Southampton.
In addition, we also run MCA & SBT advanced powerboat training courses & events on our 7.5m XS Ribs.
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 run a complete range of training courses including the RYA Intermediate Powerboat course and the RYA Advanced Powerboat course, with MCA commercial exam (by arrangement).
RYA courses are run from our Southampton based training centre, as well as own boat tuition all around the Solent including, Yarmouth, Hamble, Lymington & Cowes.
RYA Sail Cruising Courses Inc Competent Crew & Day Skipper
With our own fleet of Bavaria 37 cruising sailing yachts moored in Sharock Quay marina in Southampton offering the full range of RYA sail cruising courses from "Start Yachting", "RYA Competent Crew Course" the popular "RYA Day Skipper Practical Course" 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 events that fit perfectly in between the range of RYA sailing courses offered.
At SBT we believe in offering amazing value for money, compared to many local competitors, with most running courses a higher ratio of students per instructor on each course, while also charging more.
We offer our RYA courses from Southampton, as well as own boat tuition all around the Solent including, Yarmouth, Hamble, Lymington & Cowes.
Sailing Mile Building & Experience Sailing Days
With our yachts based in centrally in Southampton, we are able to offer a vast range of sailing mile builders and sailing experience days. This allows our past present and future students the chance to increase their knowledge and experience, whilst putting in to practice, previously learnt skills.
RYA Motor Cruising Courses
We have a fantastic Flybridge Motorboat called 'Kingfisher', a Rodman 1040 Adv.She is perfect for the entire range of RYA motorboat courses. ' RYA Motor Cruising Training Courses' run from our fleets base in Southampton's Shamrock Quay.
SBT courses offer complete flexibility to train you in many aspects of motorboat handling and fits in between the RYA motorboat courses.
We can run motorboat courses from our Southampton base as well as own boat tuition all around the Solent including, Yarmouth, Hamble, Lymington & Cowes.
RYA & SBT - Shore Based & Theory Courses
Our classroom overlooks Shamrock Quay Marina in Southampton and is only 50 yards from the water's edge.
Our classrooms are a warm and safe environment for all of our shore based courses, including; RYA VHF Radio, Marine Radar, First Aid, Day Skipper Theory, Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory courses.
Our own SBT Outboard Petrol Engine Maintenance course and the RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance courses have become increasingly popular.
HSE First Aid Training Courses
SBT are a fully certified HSE first aid training centre offering the popular First Aid Courses including;
- Emergency first aid at work
- Paediatric First Aid
- Activity First Aid.
Own Boat Tuition
Our RYA instructors are able to travel to any venue in the Solent area and offer the full range of RYA courses on your vessel or at your premise. We call this own boat tuition.
Check out our Google Reviews
Excellent value for money. On arrival we met our Skipper/Instructor for the week and proceeded straight to the sailing yacht after picking up the provided all important Wet Weather gear. The Yacht was in excellent condition and clean. The instructor was superb and after a weeks training I am now a competent crew member thanks to SBT. Thanks
Peter Haase
26/10/2026
Excellent Powerboat Level 2 Training – Highly Recommend Keiron!
We completed our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course with Solent Boat Training, and Keiron was an excellent instructor.
Despite an incredibly wet, windy and miserable weekend, Keiron somehow managed to keep everyone’s spirits up while delivering all the training in such a clear, engaging and easy-to-follow way.
What really stood out was his ability to take such important boating skills and break them down into simple, manageable steps that were easy to understand, remember and, most importantly, put into practice on the water.
Keiron has a fantastic teaching style, combining patience, encouragement and practical experience to build confidence throughout the course. Even the awful weather couldn’t dampen his enthusiasm!
A brilliant instructor and a really worthwhile experience. I’ll definitely be returning to Solent Boat Training for more training with Keiron when I’m ready to tackle my Day Skipper course.
Highly recommend Keiron to anyone looking to learn or develop their boating skills!
OuroborosVibes
26/10/2026
Great experience on the RYA day skipper course. Trainer Paul was amazing, instilled confidence and remained a calm influence throughout despite some challenging weather conditions.
David Fletcher
22/10/2026
Just completed power boat level 2 with Bryan . It was great very informative . I had some knowledge already self taught but once i got on this course i learned a massive amount . Bryan went above and beyond with his teaching and knew how to keep us all interested and relaxed . 100% recomend these guys
stuart harfield
21/10/2026
Recently I have completed the Power Boat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training.
This is to say special thank you to Alex. Exceptionally talented, knowledgeable instructor and teacher. Culture, individual approach, rare level of communication skills, patience. Both short lecture, planning in the classroom and a lot of hours of practical hands on experience on the boat at the top level.
Beautiful marina on the Itchen river and discounted car park.
100 % recommended.
Thanks for all that you do.
JACEK BĘBEN
21/10/2026
I’ve just done my Intermediate PB Course with SBT. This is the third course I’ve done there having previously completed the Day Skipper Sail theory and practical, so I was used to the set up and friendly atmosphere. Like the 2 previous courses the training was professional but friendly and accessible. The main thing I keep taking away is the level of experience of all the instructors means you not only get the ‘RYA Syllabus’ but so much more in practical tips. Looking at booking my VHF License day next.
Diccon Murphy
21/10/2026
Attendend a 2-day course, Powerboat Level 3 Intermediate, in October with instructor Sean. Sean is super-friendly and taught excellent hands-on skills throughout the course. The course covered trip preparation including passage planning. A large part was actually out to the Solent waters, parcticing confined area manouvering, different skills employed in berthing and insider tips on fixing a position and handling over wavey conditions.
I have very limited boating experience, but enjoyed the experience in the classroom and on the sea during these two days. I was with two other more experienced students, but was still given a fair share of time in practicing boat manouvering. Sean was well experienced and helped patiently building up my confidence. I could only imagine that it would be even more enjoyable to the other students with a higher level of experience as the techniques and advises given by Sean would be digested and absorbed more esaily.
Overall, I have no hesitation in recommending this course to all boaters.
Jacky Lee
20/10/2026
Jacky, We appreciate your review and recommendation. We're delighted that you felt you gained much from the course and we hope that you will get the opportunity to put all that you have learnt so far into practice out on the water.
We look forward to meeting you again soon. SBT Team
26/10/2026
We had the most amazing weekend doing the start yachting course! We were in the safe hands of Jeremy and learnt so so much from his extensive knowledge and experience. Went across the Solent and spent the night at east Cowes Marina- lucky to have two days of beautiful sunshine. It was the best way to start sailing and we will defo being doing more.
Thanks again :)
Ruth Park
19/10/2026
Ruth, We are delighted that you enjoyed your time with Jeremy during your Start Yachting course and that the experience has inspired you to venture further. We look forward to meeting you again soon. SBT Team
20/10/2026
Powerboat Level 2 course run by instructor Brian - great learning, fun and enjoyment; can recommend very highly indeed.
Martin Strom
19/10/2026
Hi Martin,
Thank you for your review and very high recommendation. We do hope that you will return in the near future. We look forward to it. SBT Team
20/10/2026
Had a good time on this course. What made it for me was that the instructor (Sean) asked us at the start about what we hoped to achieve on the course and managed to make sure all these items were covered as we went through the course, along with the core material. The second day practical is the best, we got to execute a great day long route plan and good tips and experience in handling rougher seas and how and when to use engine tilt. Thank you Sean and team, keep up the good work!
paul murphy
19/10/2026
Paul, Thank you very much for taking the time to pen us your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your course and hope that what you learnt can be put to good use in the future. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. SBT Team
20/10/2026
