Customer Reviews
Day skipper
Solent
This was 5 days of really good sailing. I’ve sailed with 4 different instructors on different occasions already with SBT, and every single one of them was excellent. Last instructor Tim made me want to use SBT above all others, and I know I will have fun and polish my sailing skills. Highly recommended.
09/06/2025
RYA Competent Crew
Southampton
Amazing course with an amazing instructor. I learned so much each day and met great people. 5 days, 95nm, 4hrs night sailing, lots of different weather conditions. I will definately come back to sit my Day Skipper assessment some time this season
09/06/2025
Powerboat Level 2
Southampton
Sean delivered the theory and practical parts in an friendly and professional way. His style was such as to build confidence in myself and the other guys on the course in our handling skills.. I can't really fault anything in the running of the course or in SBT... I would highly recommend using them....
09/06/2025
RYA POWERBOAT 2
SOUTHAMPTON
A WELL RUN COMPREHENSIVE COURSE WITH A FUN INSTRUCTOR. (THANKS EMILY). MYSELF AND MY 15 AND 17 YEAR OLDS ARE ALL NOW CONFIDENT IN SAFELY TAKING A POWERBOAT OUT . IT WAS LOVELY TO GO THROUGH HYTHE LOCK AND INTO THE MARINA FOR LUNCH
03/06/2025
2 Day Mile Builder
Shamrock Quay
This was a fantastic 2 days! Dom was knowledgable, patient, and excellent company. It was a really worthwhile consolidation following Comp Crew (also with SBT) last summer, and I learned more on top of this, especially in reading the weather, tide, sea state and balancing the sails. It was good to go out in some heavy weather and feel we were being challenged, and I felt Dom judged the level of challenge very well. A great training company. Thank you!
28/05/2025
Yacht marina skills
Shamrock Quay
This is a must have in my sailing calendar. A day to settle, chill and practise boat handling and techniques in a marina. Understating the elements, feeling the boat and successfully manoeuvring without stress and given a full understanding and explanation . Everything explained in a way to meet everyone’s learning style. Can’t rate this high enough!!
27/05/2025
Power Boat Level 2
Southampton
Our instructor was called Alex - he was a top chap! Professional, knowledgeable, good fun and a joy to spend two days with. We had a great group with Alex teaching the three of us how to skipper a boat in multiple situations. I think it’s fair to say that we all learned a lot and had fun doing it. My brother and I did the course so we could gain a licence to hire a speedboat abroad. The third person was a charming lady called Deborah, who was doing the course to enhance her qualifications for her maritime job. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone!
26/05/2025
Mile builder ,sail trim ,marina skills
Shamrock marina Southampton
Spent just over a week doing a variety of courses with Solent boat training 3 different skippers all very different in the way they teach and I must say what a fantastic experience I have had. I have come away with a first class experience so 10 out of 10 from me highly recommend the lads and Bella of course
26/05/2025
mile builder
Southampton to Weymouth
I did two back-to-back mile builders (2-day then 5-day) and had an amazing experience. Both instructors (first Magnus and then Debs) were very knowledgeable, safety-oriented, and a joy to spend some hours with out on the water. I already had my Day Skipper and learned so much to build on top of that in these 7 days. Highly recommended!
26/05/2025
RYA Powerboat level 2
Shamrock Quay
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.
26/05/2025
Sailing Yacht Marina Skills
Southampton
A brilliant day with Sam showing us how to keep control of your yacht, using the tide and wind. We had plenty of time to practice manoeuvring and getting confident in handling the boat, in a relaxed environment. Absolute game changer. I can thoroughly recommend this course.
26/05/2025
RYA Powerboat level 2
Shamrock Quay
Excellent two days training with Bryan, thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Exceptionally good kit, venue and tuition. Cannot wait to come back to do the intermediate.
18/05/2025
day skipper practical
Solent
Great few days sailing. We were all kept safe by great skipper despite nearly 60knt winds in January. Plenty of laughs but no tears. I also did the theory course with Solent, taught by another lady instructor. Do the men do nothing around there? Would recommend this team to anyone. Looking forward to taking my training further with Solent.
16/05/2025
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Shamrock Quay
Excellent course with great equipment and facilities. Instructor Bryan was very knowledgeable and experienced and provided a targeted but relaxed learning experience., Highly recommended.
16/05/2025
PB2
What a fantastic course. Brian was fab, really engaging, relaxed and helpful. Would really recommend using Solent Boat Training. The boat and equipment were great also.
16/05/2025
Sail Trim
Southampton Water
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!
12/05/2025
Power boat level 2
Southampton
I recently completed a 2 day course with Solent Boat Training and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The instructor Dan was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly, making the learning process both informative and enjoyable. The boats and facilities were well-maintained, and the location offered ideal conditions for practical training. What stood out the most was the way Dan explained things and made sure we all enjoyed ourselves while still leaening the skills needed. All i can say is whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on skills, the instructor ensures you feel confident on the water. I would highly recommend Solent Boat Training to anyone looking to develop their boating skills.
08/05/2025
2 Day Mile Builder
Solent
Thoroughly enjoyed it and Dom taught a great deal, as all three of us progress towards Day Skipper.
07/05/2025
Comp crew
SBT, Southampton
A great 5-day course, led by a very capable and patient instructor, Matt, who was more than willing to take the time to explain the "why" as well as the "what" and "how". I felt I learned an awful lot in a relatively short time and am enthusiastic to move to the next stage as soon as time allows. All the kit was provided and high quality (some training organisations charge extra for hire of waterproofs!), the instruction was comprehensive and highly enjoyable and safety was the major theme throughout - "slow is pro". Couldn't ask for a more helpful and professional organisation. Highly recommended.
06/05/2025
Petrol Outboard Engine Maintenance
Southampton
A fantastic days training on outboard engines. Very well put together course and our instructor Sean was outstanding and extremely knowledgeable.
06/05/2025
Day skipper sail
Shamrock quay
Great course and couldn’t of had a better instructor made the course very pleasant and informative thank you
05/05/2025
2 day mile builder
Southampton to Yarmouth
An amazing 2 days mile builder sailing with instructor Magnus, for my husband and I (day skipper) and my 13 year old son (comp crew). Magnus was a fantastic instructor getting absolutely the perfect balance between relaxed and fun weekend sailing and absolutely on it with the safety and ensuing we were learning and improving. Thank you for how brilliant you were with my 13 year old in enabling him to thrive and show his true potential. Look forward to doing it again.
05/05/2025
Day Skipper Practical
SBT Southampton
An excellent on-board course for five days doing Day Skipper plus two doing Comp Crew. Leo - you're a star - really informative, great fun and challenging - and all of us got on so well. Thank you - could not recommend this highly enough!
02/05/2025
Day Skipper Practical
Southampron
Had a brilliant time on the 4 day practical day skipper course, made new friends and topped up my skills, knowledge and confidence of handling a boat and being part of a crew. Many thanks to Rob our instructor who was very professional and friendly throughout.
01/05/2025
RYA Powerboat Course
Southampton
What a fantastic 2 day course with Roy. I never once felt intimidated to ask questions and really put me at ease. His knowledge and easy going way made this course exceptionally enjoyable. 2 full on full days on the water to the last minute - taking us through the lock, filling up with petrol and cruising round the marina on top of the tutorial. Every single minute was just perfect. I passed! Thanks Roy!
29/04/2025
