Customer Reviews
Power Boat Refresher
Shamrock Quay
A great day practicing coming along side in challenging conditions of wind and tide. Dom is an excellent and patient instructor
22/04/2025
First Aid at Sea
SBT Shamrock Quay
This was my 4th course with SBT which I think speaks volumes about the value for money of their training. Sure enough Sean proved to be a most knowledgeable instructor who made the topic very understandable with a common sense approach. I came on the course because my previous certificate had expired and I thought I knew the subject but Sean was able to articulate the topics in a very relaxed manner and made the light bulb come on for me. It didn’t feel like I’d spent a whole day sat on my backside as we had plenty of practical exercises. I highly recommend SBT if you need a First Aid at Sea certificate.
21/04/2025
Helmsman Course
Shamrock Quay - Southampton
I have just completed the Two-Day RYA Helmsman’s Course with SBT. 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.
21/04/2025
Power boat level 2
Solent Boat centre
Great team, expertly put on course, got everything i wanted and more out of the two days, blessed with the weather and Roy was the man for the two days to get us all up to speed in a real world approach to boating.
16/04/2025
Mileage Builder
Shropshire
A great 2 days. Debs our instructor was great company. Not only was she excellent at giving us practical tips and increasing or knowledge and confidence, but her experience in racing also was very useful. We had a range of experience amongst us, but she treated us all fairly and gave us equal time to have a go at things. I thoroughly recommend the course and highly recommend it.
08/04/2025
Mile builder
Shropshire
My third course and yet again a great experience and I learned lots. Debs was very patient and so knowledgeable. I’m back again in June for my day skipper.
07/04/2025
Weekend Mile Builder
Solent and Southampton
Debs was our instructor and she was fantastic. Listening and working with our experiences and ensuring we all had opportunities to practice and develop. The best hints and tips that suddenly made everything feel more natural in the water. A great night in Lymington!! Awesome and we’ll be back!!
07/04/2025
Competent Crew practical
Southampton
A brilliant week on the Solent with our instructor Matt. Learnt so much over the five days and was fortunate to meet the three other members of the crew. We quickly formed an effective team which combined with some strong winds and great conditions leaves me feeling more confident and excited for the next steps to day skipper. Thanks for a great week!
07/04/2025
Day Skipper Practical
Southampton
Excellent 5-day Day Skipper course with Matt. He was an excellent mentor and knew how to get the best out of myself and the other crew on their respective courses. This company will nurture your strengths and build you up where you may fall short - I cannot recommend them enough!
06/04/2025
Powerboat 2
Southampton
Brilliant 2-day training course with Mark; very practical-based course with lots of time on the water with excellent instruction, clear communication and explanation, and always encouraged to ask questions. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would highly recommend to others.
03/04/2025
Sailing Mile Builder
Southampton
Initially attended one day diesel engine course approx 7 yrs ago before buying my own boat. Invaluable knowledge obtained for building confidence with hands on servicing of Volvo engine. Diagnosing problems, and knowing when out my depth and getting the experts in. Impressed with course , staff and facilities so when it came to wanting to do further courses I was confident to return here first. End of March 25 booked onto a 3 day mile builder just for the fun of it. Great time with 3 good crew mates (2 Competent crew one day skipper) and an excellent skipper(Dom). Set off immediately to catch the tide in order to get out of the Solent beyond the Needles. Good experience of wind over tide and boat handling in a force 4/5. Beating then to Poole. Night in Poole before a down wind trip through the inner channel back into the Solent against the tide, spending the night in Hamble Marina. (90 miles in two days) Consensus of the crew was then to do a sail back up Southampton Water and practice our boat handling skills. This is not a instructing course but Dom was always willing to discuss subjects and techniques of sailing. Cheers guys.
02/04/2025
RYA Power Boat Level 2
London
My friend and I really enjoyed the course. Our instructor Alex was amazing and super engaging. Would really recommend.
01/04/2025
Powerboat level 2
Southampton
Really enjoyed the course, was informative and just the right level of detail, we spent a lot of time on the water was well worth it. Bryan was a great instructor would highly recommend.
01/04/2025
Coastal Skipper 19/03/25
London
Superb 5 day course with Sam, super teaching and exciting night navigation. "Ecos" was great fun to sail on, and we had a good laugh! Highly recommend SBT.
26/03/2025
Powerboat Level 2
Southampton
Highly recommend SBT, they are well organised, very friendly and the instructors keen to teach and pass on their knowledge. Great couple of days.
24/03/2025
Nighttime navigation course
Southampton waters
Excellent course. Very interesting classroom work before going ‘out to sea’ I would thoroughly recommend having been boating for many years, this course definitely added a new angle to boating and gives confidence for night time manoeuvres! The instructor made it interesting and was very knowledgeable.
24/03/2025
RYA Helmsman Course
Shamrock Quay
Completed the course with my wife and 2 friends. The course, boat and equipment were first rate. We learned a lot over the 2 days with excellent and friendly instruction from Sam. I can highly recommend Solent Boat Training.
24/03/2025
Coastal Skipper
Royal Wootton Bassett
Just completed a Coastal Skipper course with Sam, probably the most enjoyable and informative course ever, however the First Aid course is still the best ???? With SBT why would you look at any other sailing schools around the Solent, the school delivers everything you need for safe sailing! Many thanks to all the staff at SBT ⛵️
24/03/2025
Competent Crew
A challenging five days but we learnt a great deal and Dom pushed us to take ourselves seriously and be better. It was also great fun. Highly recommend this course with Solent Training
14/03/2025
Day skipper motor
Southampton
Brilliant course, excellent instructor! Can’t recommend highly enough!
14/03/2025
VHF SRC
Shamrock Quay
This was a great course run by a very professional team, Our instructor Sean was very knowledgeable and engaging with a great sense of humour. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and will be using SBT again.
05/03/2025
Powerboat 2 and day Skipper motor practical.
France
I attended the Powerboat 2 with Kevin. I was winter but the course was manageable and thorough. The facilities and instruction were first class and good value for money. Kevin was very experienced and knowledgeable. I went on to the Day Skipper motor practical. The instructor was Rob. He was extremely patient and knowledgeable, He gave each of us personal instruction and demonstrated each exercise before we attempted the same. Kingfisher was a well equipped motor cruiser very suitable for our course. The course was again very good value for money. I will certainly be back for further courses.
04/03/2025
Power boat lvl2
Southampton
What an amazing course this was. Especially for someone that has never done this type of thing before, Bryan our instructor for the weekend made the whole experience even better, ( top man ) I would have no hesitation in passing on the details for Solent boat training to add my one who may ask, keep up the great work , Brilliant
04/03/2025
Powerboat Refresher
Shamrock Quay
I returned to SBT a few years after completing my Powerboat Level 2 course with them as I hadn't had as much experience on the helm as I would have liked since then, and thought I could do with a refresher. I booked a Powerboat refresher day and I certainly was not disappointed. Our instructor, Dom, was fantastic. Quickly focusing in on the aspects that needed brushing up and spending extra time on those points, but also ensuring that we had a good overall coverage. I am amazed at what Dom managed to squeeze into the day. My friend and I came away feeling much more confident than before the course. Many thanks Dom.
03/03/2025
VHF SRC
Shamrock Quay
The instructor Sean, was professional and knowledgeable and his style of teaching made the course enjoyable.
03/03/2025
