Solent Boat Training Client Reviews
2 Day Milebuilder
Shamrock Quay
Great couple of days sailing with Tim ,a personable , knowledgeable skipper with a sense of humour..
Allowed us to practice additional skills when time allowed.... Recommended...
22/07/2024
Powerboat Level 2
Gloucester
Thanks to SBT and especially the instructor, Josh. He made the whole course! Relaxed, entertaining, human, no pressure.
It was two days of sun fun and boats. Didn’t feel like learning whilst actually learning something. Josh, keep going mate, thanks for a great course mate!
SVT, overall are brilliant. I’ll see you guys again for another course!
22/07/2024
RYA Level 2 powerboat course
Southampton
I spent 2 days with Sean and two other students undertaking an RYA Level 2 powerboat course. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and felt the standard of teaching and the knowledge of the instructor were very good and pitched at the right level. Everything was clearly explained and we all had opportunities to practice on the boat. I would recommend this organisation and I intend returning soon to take the intermediate course.
22/07/2024
RYA Power Boat 2
Winchester
Fun & really informative.
Lots of practical practice in the boat.
A great first experience of power boating!
20/07/2024
PB2
Shamrock Quay
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course with your instructor Bryan was a truly outstanding and enjoyable experience. The classroom work was well covered and delivered in an enjoyable manner with Bryan able to answer any and every question posed to him, offering insight from his own experiences but also advise on situations we may encounter on our respective boating careers. On the water, Bryan masterfully demonstrated various skills and manoeuvres and coached each of is individually until we were fully confident .The instruction on the water was delivered in a professional patient manner but also with a calm charisma and witty humour which made every student feel at ease and confident whilst at the helm. Overall the course was a truly exceptional and all staff at Solent Boat training were outstanding. I would highly recommend Solent boat training if you are looking to do this course. Thanks Bryan.
16/07/2024
PB 2
Southampton
As a complete novice with zero experience on the water, but likely in the near future to have opportunities to rent recreational boats. I felt it was important to have a sensible working knowldege of safety and "Driving" a boat more generally. In that sense, I feel a heck of a lot more confident now, especially as I would be carrying guests, and their safety is my responsibility.
16/07/2024
5 day milebuilder
Shamrock Quay
This was really useful experience and great fun as well. SBT is very professional and well organised, and Leo is an excellent instructor.
16/07/2024
RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2
Shamrock Quay
Josh did a fantastic job - we had an interactive, educational, and importantly fun 2 days in the classroom and on the water. Equipment provided by SBT ensured that despite the Great British Summer only the outside of our clothing got soaked.
08/07/2024
VHF Radio
Shamrock quay
I’ve Done a few courses with Solent boat training now,all the courses have been excellent and informative and all the instructors have been very well informed and excellent at teaching Wether it be theory or practical Bryan,Dom and Sean are all very good.
08/07/2024
Mike builder
Southampton
A great weekend , just what I needed to refresh on my sailing skills. Thank you to Debbie for your patience and knowledge.
02/07/2024
First Aid
Cheltenham
Attended the First Aid course with SBT that provides a comprehensive course for anybody wishing to become a certified first aider either on land or sea. This course is a one day course that covers a lot of ground, but you leave feeling confident of dealing with a first aid incident competently once completed. Sean our instructor, kept our engagement and was thoroughly enthusiastic throughout the day. I would highly recommend the course especially for those on boats or on the water.
01/07/2024
Competent Crew
Soton
I really enjoyed this CC course with Mike and learned a lot, lot more than the minimum. I'm booking up for Day Skip now.
24/06/2024
Power Boat Level 2
Southampton
Excellent training by Leo who took me through the 2-day course in a well managed and paced way. I am new to boating and I took away far more than I had anticipated. The confidence gained was well received and I am looking forward to putting the training to good effect on the water. Thanks Leo and Solent Boat Training.
Gary
23/06/2024
PB2
Southampton
Brilliant course. Bryan was wonderful, calm, and a great teacher. Would highly recommend and I want to come back and do more!
20/06/2024
Powerboat Level 2
Shamrock Quay
Excellent course, very enjoyable and informative. Bryan the instructor was very knowledgeable and patient and made the course fun and inclusive. I would recommend to all.
18/06/2024
Power Boat 2
Southampton
This was my first real experience on the water and I was excited but apprehensive. My instructor, Patrick, immediately put me at ease and was a very likeable and approachable Guy. His knowledge and instruction was great, providing me with confidence to complete the course successfully. I would definitely recommend both Patrick and SBT and will be returning soon for further courses.
17/06/2024
Power boat level 2
Shamrock Quay
5 Star course, excellent and knowledgeable instructor, allowing lots of practical time on the water no matter whatever the weather conditions, plus it was great fun.
17/06/2024
Powerboat level 2
Southampton
As a new boater I was very nervous attending the course. The nerves soon evaporated as I was put at ease and my expectations were managed.
Bryan our instructor took the course at a perfect pace and if at anytime things did not go as planned gave positive and constructive feedback.
I will certainly be booking more courses
15/06/2024
Powerboat Instructor Certificate
Southampton
I enlisted for the powerboat instructor course at SBT because it was both easy for me to get to and frankly, they offered one of the more competitively priced options about especially when considering the £50 voucher towards the VHF course. I really couldn't recommend SBT highly enough, the course itself was very well run by our excellent instructor, Chris, in very nicely maintained classrooms with plenty of teaching aids. The boats themselves are top-notch, very well maintained with a whole range of gear onboard.
13/06/2024
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course
Southampton
Myself and my 13 year old son completed the RYA Level 2 Powerboat course in April '24. The facilities were great, easy to find. Booking on tot he course was simple and straightforward. The rib used was in great condition ... whats not to love! Course was topped off by have excellent classroom training and practical (on the water) training by Andrew. If you can get on any course with Andrew then both myself and especially my son would provide a massive endorsement. He's patient, relaxed, fun, knows a great lunch spot, and makes the course engaging. Overall a top bloke to look after the participants, I cannot recommend SBT and Andrew any more highly - now looking forward to Day Skipper!
12/06/2024
DIESEL
Southampton
Excellent trainer, good facilities, learnt a lot - which was why I went there.
Very happy and would recommend it
10/06/2024
Marine Diesel Engine Course
Southampton
My course instructor was Sean, I found the course informative , interesting and I am sure it will be very useful.
We were taught how an engine works, identification of parts and the role they play.
Fault finding and many useful practical tips.
A very useful and confidence building day, highly recommended.
10/06/2024
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling
The Solent
I had never driven a boat or car before but the instructor we had put me at ease immediately (Matt). We had 3 people doing the course which was in the classroom but mainly on the water. Our second day was 4.6 force so a challenge to say the least but all within the limits of safe boating. I came away with confidence of handling a powerboat and will gain further experience when I drive my partners powerboat. I cannot thank Matt enough for his instruction, guidance and encouragement. I would highly recommend RYA for complete novices (especially) or indeed someone of experience. We had one other person on our course her experience spanned over 25 years of boating and she mentioned she found the course very valuable. I cannot wait to do the VHF course next. Thanks all at RYA for my whole experiences over the two days.
03/06/2024
VHF SRC Radio
Bexley
I completed the online course and then SBT were great and arranged for me to do the assessment as I stepped off the boat from my Day Skipper Practical.
The course (with the book to back it up) was very good - clear and informative.
Sean who conducted the assessment also covered off some key points before we completed the assessment. SBT were great at arranging this and explaining what I needed to do.
The one tricky thing was that the radios for the assessment worked differently to the virtual online radio so should have allowed myself more time to get familiar but again Sean was very helpful.
Would recommend SBT - have done a number of courses with them and will do more!
03/06/2024
Day Skipper Practical
Bexley
I completed the Day Skipper Practical this week (over 5 week days).
This is my 3rd practical course with SBT and the standard of the boat, tuition and location has been excellent each time - even the weather has been varied so as to give us a range of experience. The wet weather gear loaned by SBT was in great condition, as was the boat.
Matt was an excellent tutor who was calm, clear and informative whilst building confidence in us to undertake even tricky manoeuvres - no yachts nor crew were harmed in the learning! The Solent is undoubtedly the best place to learn with a variety of destinations, plenty of navigational interest and good marinas to recharge at the end of the day. Solent Boat Training are in my view the best training outfit and offer outstanding value for money.
Thank you!
(Thanks to Sean as well who sorted out taking my radio exam at the end of my week to save me a trip from London! An example of how efficient and helpful SBT are!)
03/06/2024