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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
The experience I had with our trainer, Shean at Solent boat training was excellent. I have been on two other PBL courses (Refresher) in the past, but the way Shean explained things in the classroom and especially on the water was great. I learnt more on that course than I did on the other courses. I live over three hours away from Southampton. Giving the experience I have had. I will be going back to Solent boat training, and will request if I could have Shean as the trainer.
Well done Shean.
Laurie McRae
27/08/2026
Just completed 4 days of Day Skipper Motorboat. Loved it, intense fun, with a well rounded course that ensured we kept moving forward and adding to the elements learned previously.
Paul was brilliant, practical and real world, loved the night nav.
I will move forward gathering hours now, and will certainly be looking to SBT for that.
Excellent stuff
ian elborn
24/08/2026
Excellent training in a relaxed atmosphere. I really enjoyed the 5 day competent crew course. The instructor was very experienced with a relaxed and calm manner. I came away feeling as though I had gained a lot of knowledge and experience, making me more confident for future sailing or further courses, Thankyou.
Andrew Bullifent
24/08/2026
Hi Andrew, Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed you time with SBT and hope that we will see you soon, to complete any further training with us. SBT Team
24/08/2026
Absolute Fantastic Training Centre. Have just got back from completing my RYA Intermediate Course. We had the pleasure of being guided through the course by Bryan Pummell. He took his time teaching us the courses syllabus elaborating where necessary on gaps in understanding and equally moving on quickly when he identified we already had a good understanding. On top of being a great teacher he is also a lovely fella with a good sense of humour. Facilities are comfortable. Boats and equipment provided are good and the experience was wonderful. Both practical and theoretical parts of the course were an excellent. Will be back to complete my advanced and night navigation course. Look forward to returning.
Joe
Joseph Bettell
24/08/2026
Joe, Thank you very much for your compliments, for both your instructor and our training centre. We are delighted that you chose to complete your training with us and hope to see you again soon. SBT Team
24/08/2026
Thorough, challenging and professional
Ged Moss
20/08/2026
Ged, We are glad we could be of service. SBT Team
24/08/2026
Top top. Great sail area. Great team.
Management MuMu
19/08/2026
Thank you very much for your attendance and the review. SBT Team
24/08/2026
SBT made training fun and relaxing. I have completed my Day Skipper, Power boat and VHF with them. If you want to become a better boater, feel confident and not pressured then give the team a call.
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18/08/2026
Thank you so much for your time and for choosing SBT as your training provider. We look forward to assisting you further in the future. SBT Team
24/08/2026
I completed the RYA level 2 speedboat course with Alex as our instructor. Alex was the perfect instructor as he explained the basics in a simple way and built into the complexities of the training as we progressed. The Rib we were in was brand new and thank you to all at Solent training for a great two days.
Paul Barnes
18/08/2026
Paul, Thank you for you kind comments for both you instructor Alex and our team. We hope to meet you again soon. SBT Team
24/08/2026
The setup @ Solent Boat Training is fantastic, and the team are too. Tristan lead our course & he was a fantastic guide; kind patient, funny & knowledgeable- can't recommend highly enough.
Ben Peck
18/08/2026
Ben, Thank you for you high regard and recommendation. We are so glad that you enjoyed you training with Tristan and can't wait to see you again soon. SBT Team
24/08/2026
I have an array of RYA PB-related plus Nav and SRC qualifications but nothing on sailing so Solent offered me a first foray with Comp Crew. 5 days, 5 in crew (incl skipper) and live aboard. Weather was kind. All sailing aspects covered: sail boat terminology, marina handling, ropework, motoring, sailing, nav, protocols underway, night ex, lights, anchoring.... Like following the book. Dom, the skip, was outstanding. The crew were challenged hourly, including some evening prep. It is high season which inflates demand and costs but I thought it was extremely good value for money. The week passed incredibly quickly.
Nick Hobbs
12/08/2026
Nick, Thank you for taking the time to review your course. We hope that you enjoyed the sailing and that it is an area you might pursue further with us at SBT. We look forward to being assistance in the future. SBT Team
24/08/2026
