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We had a wonderful time on the 2 day mile builder experience. I had recently completed the RYA competent crew course but with no other sailing experience, this 2 day experience was an excellent way for me to put the theory into practice. We sailed to the Isle of Wight and stayed overnight. The instructor (Matt) was knowledgeable and friendly, and he took the time to get to know what we all wanted to get out of the experience. As it was a small group (3 others) we all got the opportunity to develop our skills. A wonderful couple of days, I will definitely be back to build more miles!! Thank you Matt for a wonderful time!

Seven Day West Country Cruise For anyone who wants to increase their time on a yacht, consolidate knowledge from a Competent Crew or Day Skipper qualification or, as in my case, use it as a warm up for a Coastal Skipper course next month this is definitely the best way to spend a week. Over a few days we sailed from Shamrock Quay, out through the Needles Channel, across Poole Bay to Weymouth, took the inshore route around Portland Bill and arrived in Brixham with dolphins riding the bow wave. The sun shone, the wind was a steady 15-20kts southeasterly and the Jurassic Coast sparkled in the distance. On the return journey we did an 85nm leg from Brixham to Lymington, which gave me the chance to skipper a Yachtmaster qualifying passage and a couple of days spare for pilotage and night sailing around the Solent. We were incredibly lucky to have Terry onboard as instructor/skipper. He has a vast amount of experience from multiple Atlantic crossings and skippering 72 foot Challenger yachts and is just a really lovely person to go sailing with. At the start of the week we all discussed what we wanted to get out of the trip and Terry then made sure we got it all done and much much more. Terry was great at getting everyone to gel as a team, was very happy to let people get on with things (including passage planning and skippering) but then always on hand to give a bit of constructive feedback, a handy tip and useful anecdote. He can also cook an amazing curry on passage. Now, I can’t wait to come back next month for my Coastal Skipper course.

Powerboat level 2 with Bryan Pummel was great! He's an excellent instructor. The team at Solent Boat Training made the booking process super easy with good communication and instructions. Thanks very much!

Spent the weekend on “Eagle” for my powerboat level 2, equipment was in excellent condition. Bryan who was running the course imparted his knowledge in a way all understood, very good experience and would recommend to all.

Great PB intermediate course by Solent boat training. Bryan Pummell is a very experienced, knowledgeable and professional instructor. Highly recommended!

Our instructor was Bryan RYA advance trainer. Amazing Power Boat level 2 From start to finish the learning & the boatmanship was amazing.. Me & my 17 daughter love every minute of the 2 day course to get our licenses. Mooring,control,chart plotting and much much more Solent training are friendly and professional unit. I would highly recommend this company for all boat training in the Southampton area. Great prices and instructors. Will definitely being doing more with Solent boat training & we are from the midlands.. Cu all soon @ SBT

I have been sailing for most of my life, however, doing this excellent Dayskipper theory course has really enhanced my experience. Genuinely brilliant instructor, (Tim Peace) who obviously enjoyed his subject and was at the top of his game. The classroom was very well equipped and well lit, which made the whole experience less daunting. Great interactive group brought together by a great interactive instructor what more do you need! Thank you Solent Boat Training.

Did the power boat level 2 course. Good value and great course, informative and good balance of classroom and practical out of sea practise.

I did the Powerboat Level 2 Course having had no previous experience. The instructor was very friendly and helpful and I had a great time and learned a lot without ever feeling out of my depth. The centre very professional with ample cheap parking and free teas and coffees. I definitely be returning for the VHF radio course and any other course I may require in the future. Thank you for such an excellent introduction to powerboating.

PB Level 2.. I wondered if the best value training centre I had seen on line would deliver with a quality experience....and the answer in absolutely all departments was an emphatic YES! From informative easy booking on line, to arrival at easily accessible location, easy parking and then a friendly warm welcome from our instructor Alex was very refreshing. Alex's always calm measured manner made the whole 2 day course hugely informative and enjoyable...a credit to the company. In short, a great company, clearly well drilled, professional and fun ...great course structure with loads of practical time on water as well as concise theory. boats and equipment all great , good premises..and great staff.. I will definitely use again and would recommend to anyone thinking of training to not hesitate or worry at all about booking with SBT .. you won't regret it and you'll come away having learnt so much.. Many thanks SBT ????⛵????️