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Just finished a 2 day Powerboat 2 course at SBT and cannot recommend highly enough. From the moment we arrived to the end of the course we were utterly impressed by everyone at SBT. Our course instructor Matt was brilliant ( and incredibly patient) and I felt it was one of the best learning courses I have been on. The location, equipment, communication and overall high standards were incredible. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Solent Boat Training is conveniently located at Shamrock Quay and has plenty of parking for day and week-long courses. The level of instruction is excellent: I did my Comp Crew and my Day Skipper with them. As well as my VHF training. And I’ve also enjoyed Marina skills, mile-building and most recently (April), a refresher on Sail Trim. Our instructor Dom was brilliant. Incredibly patient, highly knowledgable, fun and a great skipper. I learnt so much from him that day: from watching the direction of flotsam to better reefing skills. Excellent training company with superb staff who have a passion for sailing, and are excellent instructors. Highly recommended!

I have just completed my Power Boat Level 3 (my second on water course here) with instructor Bryan. Another BRILLIANT 2 days, the quality of the boat, the course content and patient (and entertaining!) instruction was second to none. I'm currently doing my RYA Navigation/Seamanship booked with the guys and I'm back in September for a power boat refresher and my VHF - and with plans being made for Day Skipper and then sailing. Having been with a different school previously - these guys are THE BEST... thanks all....lisa

A fantastic day course on outboard engine maintenance. Sean our instructor was excellent and his knowledge was second to none. I came with away with confidence in fixing an outboard.

My son and I recently completed our powerboat level 2 course with Solent boat training. We were both impressed with the content of the course and the professionalism and friendly attitude of the staff. Thanks to Bryan, who ran the course.

A massive thank you to Roy our instructor for the 2 day PB2 course under his guidance and with only 3 students every individual got all the help needed, it was a fun filled 2 days with theory to start the morning session and then the rest of the time on the water, loved this 2 days course as Roy had made it so intresting and banter and great time, amazing feeling to come away with an RYA licence at the end of the 2 day course. Thanks again to Roy a great instructor, will be seeing you in the future as got more courses planned to do with SBT. Thanks to solent boat training. Angel Taylor

Excellent value and high quality training. Will use again for any future courses.

My son recently completed his powerboat level 2 course with Solent boat training. My husband and I were very impressed with the structure and content of the course as well as the professionalism and friendly attitude of the staff. My son was very happy with his trainer Roy and felt that he was very helpful and taught him a lot, he has come away very confident with his boating skills. I would absolutely recommend Solent boat training.

I have completed several courses with SBT. So far I've done my Competent Crew, two Mile builders as well as some shore based courses including my Day Skipper Theory and VFH Radio license. My experience has been amazing. I've had 3 different sailing instructors who have all been excellent (Bella, Magnus and Simon). I've learnt so much from all of them in such a short space of time and they've always been really fun and sociable trips, I can't wait to complete my Day Skipper practical in a few weeks. Sean has delivered all the shore based courses I've done and these have also been excellent. He always brings the subjects to life with his high energy, personal stories and humour. He keeps everyone engaged and takes time to ensure everyone understands before moving on to the next topic. Everyone is so passionate about sailing it's infectious. I'd recommend SBT to anyone!

Just completed the Two-Day RYA Helmsman’s Course with SBT. An excellent two-day course with plenty of hands-on training and experience on a twin-engined boat. Paul the instructor was very informative and patient and the course was both a really good learning experience and fun. Would definitely recommend the course. Thank you.