Solent Boat Training Client Reviews

 

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Mile Builder
Surrey

We had a great weekend on the Mile Builder from Southampton to Lymington to build up our experience in advance of going on a flotilla holiday in Greece later this year. The yacht, Gemini, was very comfortable and the skipper knowledgeable about both sailing and local wildlife. Would do again.
27/03/2024
Intermediate Powerboat
Shamrock Quay

Sean ran a course that was pitched at just the right level and it was very informative and enjoyable. I think all three students got what the wanted from the training.
26/03/2024
Comp crew course
Southampton

Very good course As a complete beginner at sailing and 64 years old I was sceptical about whether this was for me! Loved every minute of the course great tuition and very professional. Seeing how 4 random people become a crew in five days is impressive I will be continuing my sailing journey with SBT Cheers guys
24/03/2024
Yacht Master (Theory) Feb/Mar 2024
Shamrock Quay

Debs was an excellent instructor, very patient with a mixed ability class and supremely knowledgeable. She was able to help plug individual knowledge gaps whilst keeping to the syllabus. I would definitely recommend Solent Boat Training and hope to return at some stage for a Mile Builder.
22/03/2024
Day Sipper Practical and theory
Solent

I can very much recommend Solent Boat Training. The courses are challenging but also enjoyable. The instructor to pupil ratio is just right, giving each pupil enough time to interact with the instructor and also learn from other pupils. The sailing yachts are well maintained and clean.
19/03/2024
Day skipper
Solent

Day Skipper/competent crew course 11-15 March. I had a great time on this course. Thanks to Mike our instructor and also the other guys on the course. Mike put me at my ease the whole time and made the whole experience a lot of fun as well. Really enjoyable and I learnt a lot too. Can't wait to get back on the water!
18/03/2024
Intermediate power
Shamrock quay

I really enjoyed the course very much. Sean the instructor was knowledgeable and humorous, serious about the important aspects of the course but funny too to keep our attention and make the course more fun. The RIB we used was excellent and the kit provided was great.
18/03/2024
Powerboat level 2
Shamrock quay

Russ was excellent giving us the grounding and support to get us confident on the water , great course would recommended 100%. Lovely couple of days absorbing knowledge as much as brain would allow.
16/03/2024
Power boat level 2
Winchester

Great couple of days with Rob as instructor. 2 others & myself training. Lots of wind & rain however great location to set out from sheltered safely from the most of the elements while still learning before heading further into the Solent. Would recommend Solent boat training to anyone looking to further their knowledge & skills.
14/03/2024
Powerboat level 2
Shamrock quay

Fantastic course, i really enjoyed it, Russ was a very good instructor and explained things in a very easy way, i learnt alott, i would highly recommend this course.
13/03/2024
 
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13/03/2024
Powerboat Level 3 Intermediate
Filer

Had a great couple of days with Sean, taking myself and two others through our intermediate powerboat level three. The weather was against us, but we all had smiles on our faces for two days. Sean made the syllabus, very accessible and easy to understand. I'm looking forward to more courses in the future and we certainly looked to come back to learn more from Shaun and Solent boat training
12/03/2024
Competent Crew Course 6th to 10th March 2024
Shamrock Quay

Thanks Andy (our instructor / skipper for the trip) and S.B.T. for putting on this excellent course. From the start Andy created a Team ethic which led to a great camaraderie between the crew and an excellent learning environment . We all learnt loads through the coaching, demonstrating and patients to answer endless questions. Boat and equipment was all up together and we moored at night in marinas that offered excellent facilities and fun places to dine out which added to the enjoyment of the course. Left us feeling confident to push on to the next stage. Thanks
12/03/2024
Powerboat Level 2
Southampton

Great instructions, clearly given and a lovely instructor. It's great that it's only 3 people per course. We had windy conditions but I found the 2 days enjoyable and very informative. Will definitely come back for other courses
12/03/2024
RYA Competent Crew Sailing
Solent

Leo was a very experienced sailing instructor who explained each sailing task in detail and at a steady pace before demonstrating it to us. We were then given the opportunity to “have a go” ourselves and receive constructive feedback. The yacht we sailed and lived on for the week was modern and well maintained and easy to sail. If you wish to learn to sail then I thoroughly recommend SBT and the Solent waters.
12/03/2024
VHF SRC
Doncaster

Very good course and lots more practical training on the radio itself
12/03/2024
Competent Crew
Harrison

Excellent instructor, very calm and knowledgeable. Would certainly recommend Solent Boat Training.
12/03/2024
Day Skipper Practical
Southampton SBT

My Competent Crew and Day Skipper Course Pratical was superb. The instructor Leo is a fantastic person, doing such well explanations and leaving you very comfortable to sailing. The Solent Boat Training is highly recommended to everyone who wants to start that fascinating journey of sailing yatchs or motoring boats at the sea.
12/03/2024
Powerboat 2
Shamrock Quay

Great course......despite the weather conditions. We in fact thought that they added to the learning achieved over both days.
12/03/2024
Powerboat 2
Shamrock Quay

Great course with Bryan who explained everything accompanied by lots of practice on the water. Even the challenging windy conditions of day one were very enjoyable thanks to his calm, professional and flexible approach. Highly recommended.
02/03/2024
Power boat 2

Awesome couple of days doing a great course. Matt was a great instructor, highly recommended!
01/03/2024
Mile builder/refresher followed up with Day skipper (sail)
Shamrock Quay

Did a mile builder/refresher to get me back up to speed as not sailed for years. It was well worth it as I felt ready for my day skipper the following week. Debs the skipper was great and us the crew really worked well together making it a fun couple of days. Our instructor on the day skipper, Matt, was brilliant, getting us all to work well as a team and making the serious learning bit really easy and helping certainly me to feel a real sense of achievement at the end of the 5 days. The best bit, and the reason I chose SBT is the 2 day skipper and 2 competent crew format. The equipment and the boats were all in great condition, always a good sign. Thanks SBT for a great 7 days(and 5 nights) on board and a special thanks to Matt for passing me off as a Day Skipper.
27/02/2024
Competent crew
Shamrock Quay

Great instructor! Friendly fellow students. Good boat Best week I've had for years.
27/02/2024
Powerboat Level 2
Shamrock Quay

An extremely well-organised, well-taught and enjoyable course. Excellently presented theory was linked thoroughly to a lot of practical experience in the boat. Russ was an exceptionally gifted instructor and made the whole course incredibly easy to access as well as great fun. Well done and thank you!
26/02/2024
Competenr crew/dayskipper
Solent

Mike the instructor is a genius. Great fun.
26/02/2024