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Attended the 1 day shore based SBT Petrol Outboard Maintenance Course. Great location, facilities, materials and props. Trainer was friendly and very knowledgeable. Good mix of theory and practical. Great value for money too.

The course was very informative and Sean was a brilliant teacher making things really easy to understand. Really enjoyed the weekend here. Thank you Solent Boat training!!

I took the competent crew course here and it was brilliant. I learned so much every day. Our instructor, Tim, was always calm, collected, knowledgeable, helpful and encouraging, He always kept the crew safe while teaching us. He made time to answer our endless stream of questions and to offer advice. Thank you very much, Tim. The comp crew course at SBT is worth every penny for novice crew and complete beginners. On top of that, Tim helped to tailor the course to the crew's pursuits from the very start. Bring a notepad, and a camera to help remember everything!

Excellent course learned a lot Instructor Roy was very knowledgeable and helpful Would recommend these guys no question (PB2 course)

We have just completed our two-day Level 2 Powerboat course at Solent Boat Training. I had expected the experience to be a good one, but it exceeded my expectations. Alex was great; knowledgeable, skilled, and good company. Despite some filthy weather we really enjoyed ourselves, and learnt a lot!

Thank you for a great weekend of boating and learning! I did the Powerboat 2 course and it was excellent. We had Sean as our instructor and he was great, very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a great mix of practical and classroom learning, with the focus being getting hands on experience. Would definitely recommend!

We did the Marina skills course with Dom who was brilliant. He is a great teacher, informative, patient and able to get the best from the students and give them confidence. The course was excellent and covered all the techniques required for close quarter maneuvers. We all had our turn and learned both from our practice and from watching others. There are only 4 students per course which gives plenty of time for practice and discussion. Highly recommended course for anyone needing improving their skills.

I recently completed the Level 2 Power Boat training course. I honestly couldn't fault it from start to finish and would strongly recommend it. I did it to help get the ICC but TBH it was a fun and informative couple of days. The course covered a broad range of topics, was fun whilst getting the message across and a great balance of classroom vs. on the water. The kit/boat was quality. My instructor (sorry forget his name) was very knowledgeable, friendly, professional etc. It's surprising how much you learn and I will certainly feel safer on the water on holiday in a more powerful boat than previous years. The small group sizes help to get the most of the 2 days. Thanks again

Lvl 2 Powerboat Training. WOW… Amazing hands on practical training - loved every minute with Matt our trainer who kept us aware & alert & on our toes at all times. Excellent facilities, amazing friendly & diligent staff. Certainly made me aware of the hazards on such a busy boating area and gave me confidence in handling a powerboat. This course is a must for any novice looking to understand how to handle a boat with confidence and what to look out for when you are the captain! Thanks team Solent for an amazing experience.

I had an amazing 2 days of training for my powerboat 2 with Alex. He has great knowledge and is a patient instructor! I was nervous with some maneuvers but he got me to practice till I was confident. So glad I did the course and I'm thinking about my next course!