Customer Reviews
RYA Powerboat Level 2 ICC
Farnham
Completed my Powerboat Level 2 ICC course with the team at SBT. Great course and equipment. Professional, friendly tuition and coaching with excellent coach to student ratio. Highly recommend SBT.
19/08/2025
Yacht marina skills and handling
Southampton
I completed the one day yacht marina skills and handling course with Solent Boat Traing this August. I’m not very experienced and found this a very useful way of gaining experience. Great instructor and very friendly participants.
19/08/2025
RYA Powerboat level 2
Southampton
Our instructor was Bryan From start to finish the learning & &boatmanship was amazing.. Me & my 17 daughter love every minute of the 2 day course to get our licenses. Solent training are friendly and professional unit. I would highly recommend this company for all boat training in the Southampton area.
14/08/2025
RYA First Aid
Solent Boat Training , Southampton
Great course delivery, plenty of time given to questions and with depth explanations in all aspects, so all respects to our instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed the course, would highly recommended, with this course I will be very confident to be safe on the water and in daily life as well. Much appreciated !!!
13/08/2025
RYA First Aid Course
Solent Boat Training, Southampton
The RYA First Aid Course that I attended at Solent Boat Training in Southampton was my first experience with this company but it certainly won't be my last. Sean ran the course with exactly the right amount of information, engagement and humour - yes I know first aid is a serious business, but keeping a students attention for 8 hours is a real skill. I completed the course feeling both able and suitably knowledgable to perform first aid in a maritime environment. The facilities are first class, the teaching aids of the highest quality and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Sean and Solent Boat Training to the sailing community.
11/08/2025
RYA 2
Southampton
I recently completed my RYA Level 2 Powerboating course with Bryan as the instructor, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The course was well structured, easy to follow, and great fun throughout. Bryan explained everything clearly, and any areas we struggled with were happily gone over until we felt confident. His approachable teaching style and enthusiasm made the whole weekend not only informative but thoroughly enjoyable. We all came away with new skills, confidence on the water, and big smiles. Highly recommended!
11/08/2025
Day Skipper Theory
Shamrock Quay
Excellent course delivery, plenty of time given to questions and in depth explanations in all aspects of material. Thoroughly enjoyed the course,, would highly recommend.
11/08/2025
RYA Competent Crew
Southampton
This 5-day course in the Solent was hugely enjoyable and informative. I was returning to yacht sailing after a decade so chose this as a refresher course. We experienced all weathers from F7 down and enjoyed some fabulous sailing during the amazing Cowes week. Our instructor Magnus was excellent and his style of mixing diagrams, models and practical demonstrations was incredibly effective. In all, a really great week - thanks Magnus and SBT!
11/08/2025
Powerboat Refresher
Southampton
Very good day on the water with Bryan. We were all given an opportunity to focus on personal improvement areas with expert and relaxed guidance. Ideal for those not able to get out on the water as often as they would like! Would definitely recommend this course.
08/08/2025
RYA Powerboat Level 3 - Intermediate
Southampton
Sean’s instruction was both engaging and informative and he was able to provide some helpful advice for how I might progress further within power boating and boating in general.
04/08/2025
Powerboat Level 2 / ICC
Hampshire
Great course by instructor Alex. Clear instruction and emphasis on getting as much time on the water for practice. Would highly recommend.
30/07/2025
Day Skipper Practical
London
Informative and enjoyable Day Skipper Practical course. Instruction was very clear and supportive, and the mix of Day Skipper and Competent Crew candidates felt like it worked well for everyone. Boat seemed well maintained and no issues with the equipment during the course (I know it should be a given, but it isn't always the case on courses). Would recommend SBT for anyone considering doing a Day Skipper Practical Course.
29/07/2025
Diesel engine course
Mckinnon
Excellent course covering good mix of theory and practical. Helped me understand the main components and systems, how check and do a basic service, and how to diagnose and fix problems. The day passed quickly and we got to work on 4 off real engines. Ready to open engine bay with more knowledge and confidence. Friendly and knowledgeable instructor. Many thanks.
29/07/2025
Power Boat Refresher
Solent Boat Training
Had a great day, our instructor was wonderful and learnt a lot! Very pleased!
28/07/2025
RYA Day Skipper Practical
Solent
I’ve just completed the RYA 5 day Day Skipper Practical course. Nice boat (Gemini), first class instruction, very lucky to have a super crew and some great sailing weather. Dom not only taught us all we needed to know but lots more besides. He’s very relaxed and goes to great lengths to ensure a good understanding of manoeuvres and applying the theory on the water. Not only a fun week but came away feeling a great deal more confident in handling a yacht. I’d highly recommend SBT.
27/07/2025
Day Skipper theory
Exeter
Just done a Day Skipper theory course. Excellent instruction from Kevin Earl…. After a lifetime at sea, Kevin is an authority and brings his expert knowledge to the classroom in a highly contextualised way. His guidance helped all members of the group to pass the very demanding course. Solent boat training have excellent classroom courses and excellent staff. This is the second classroom course I have done with them and I came back after my first positive experience…… a VHF radio course with Dominic…. Another fantastic instructor.. Only have good things to say
23/07/2025
Competent Crew Practical Sailing
Burcham
I've just completed the Competent Crew Practical Sailing course and it was a great experience. It was a comprehensive course and the instructor, Simon, was extremely knowledgeable and patient. The format of 2 learners doing Competent Crew and 2 doing Day Skipper Practical worked really well with everybody learning off each other. Would highly recommend SBT for anybody looking to take their first steps onto the water or to consolidate any previous crewing experience.
16/07/2025
Intermediate Powerboat
West Midlands
Fantastic course! Sean was a great instructor - very knowledgeable. The facilities and the boat were perfect for our course. Would recommend to anyone who has done level 2 to give that extra time in a boat to learn more about maneuvers and much more about safe navigation.
14/07/2025
Day Skipper Practical
Derby
Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly instructor (Magnus). The knowledge was passed on in a really accessible format - excellent mix of getting out on the water and chatting theory at the same time. Following this course I feel comfortable berthing the boat in different scenarios - prior to this I was incredibly worried about this element. The boat was very well maintained and a pleasure to sail. The school takes great care of them.
14/07/2025
PB2
Southampton
Completed my PB2 course over the weekend and loved every bit of it from start to finish! A big thank you to my instructor Bryan — He was incredibly patient, clear in his explanations, and super supportive throughout. He really helped me feel more confident on the water .Grateful for such a positive and empowering experience!
07/07/2025
DAY SKIPPER
Solent
Absolutely fantastic. Our instructor, Debs, was superb. A thorough and comprehensive course in difficult conditions at times. I learned so much
07/07/2025
Powerboat 2
Southampton
Me, my wife and my daughter had an excellent experience learning with Bryan. From start to finish, he was just fantastic!. His friendly attitude immediately put us at ease, and he explained everything clearly and in a way that was easy to understand no matter how complex the topic seemed at first. What stood out most was his patience. No question was ever too small or too repetitive, and he always took the time to ensure I fully understood each step before moving on. I never felt rushed or overwhelmed. Thanks to his calm guidance and clear instruction, we now really feel confident and safe behind the wheel of a powerboat. I highly recommend Solent Boat Training to anyone looking to learn in a supportive and professional environment!
07/07/2025
RYA Level 2
Guildford
I had no experience and I was made to feel very relaxed and it was a truly enjoyable course. There were only three students on my course which made it very engaging. Now having completed the course I can confidently say that learning in The Solent is the way forward. Upon my return home a friend of mine took the course at a local lake and I cannot help but think about how much experience he missed out on. Highly recommend.
02/07/2025
Day Skipper Practical
London
I’ve done quite a few courses with SBT and I have enjoyed every all of them. The instructors are first class, extremely knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly. I’ve had both Dom and Mike and I rate them both. SBT are a great sailing school I can’t wait to go back and do another course
30/06/2025
Day Skipper Practical
Worcester
I have done a number of courses with SBT - Comp crew, and Powerboat level two, Diesel engine course, VHF Radio, and the full Dayskipper Course (theory and practice). SBT are a great company to work with! Instructors are relaxed and really knowledgeable, great communication from the moment you book the course, and a great fleet of training boats. Wouldn’t use anyone else now.
30/06/2025
