I attended the Powerboat Level 2 course this weekend (27th & 28th April). Having no experience previously. I was greeted by the team and introduced to my instructor. The information and skills were demonstrated and performed over the 2 days by him, with him always giving real examples to tie up with the theory of powerboating. Having spent 20 years in education I would grade him a Grade 1 if he taught in the FE sector. Overall an intense, enjoyable and well worth course. I have been so impressed with the course delivery that I shall be booking my wife onto the course. Thanks everyone for the experience and thanks for the professionalism you demonstrated and for passing me as competent to use a powerboat.

I recently attended the PWC Jet Ski Course. Great fun, the classroom work was kept short but informative and relevant. Instructor was great striking a balance between having fun and picking up the relevant points. Plenty of time on the water and impressive Jet Skis to ride on. I'll be booking some more time on the Jet Skis in the coming months. Fab day out cheers guys

I took the Powerboat Level 2 course and had a fantastic time and learnt lots. The Ribs used were of high standard and well maintained. The staff were very professional, highly qualified and extremely knowledgeable. We stayed one of the yachts supplied by Solent Boat Charters which was extremely comfortable and included in the course price. I will definitely be using them again and highly recommend them for all your training needs. Thanks.

What made the powerboat 2 course such a success for us was how you pitched it so well for a family group of three from 12 years to fifty something ensuring that everyone stayed engaged for two days. Undoubtedly treating us to a classroom afloat on one of the larger motor cruisers was inspiring. But the mix of theory with practical exercises on the water was the key to giving us the confidence to go ribbing whilst understanding our limitations. The location is ideal for marina and harbour training, and as the wind strengthened we had the opportunity to test ourselves in busy waterways drawing on your experience. I am very pleased to recommend this course wholeheartedly.

On Saturday 20th April I attended the PWC Course which was a gift from my wife. Well it turned out to be one of the best gifts ever. The instructor Bo together with support from Ollie made it a greatly informative and enjoyable day. Bo got the balance spot on between fun and formal inspiring us to learn whilst taking in the excitement of the whole boating experience. The course delivered so much more than I was anticipating, a full day from 09.30 to 18.00 everything included and more. This week I will be booking the PB2 course and perhaps further to that the intermediate PB course. Well done to Bo and the Solent Team for putting together and most importantly delivering and excellent course. See you in August for the PB2. Best Regards Bob Bray.

The tutor was very professional and engaging as an instructor. The course itself was very water based to not much hanging around in the classroom. The facilities at Ocean Village and the ribs themselves were all very tidy and the marina itself is a nice quiet place to go over the basics. The Hamble/ Southampton is a great place for beginners. Over the 2 day course both I and the other person on the course really got the most out of it. I'd highly recommend it to anyone else.

My son-in-law having bought a rib and now living in France had persuaded me that in order for me to get up to speed and conform to French legislation I needed a certificate of competence. Having searched the web for availability this course certainly fitted the bill. It was very well balanced between practical and theory and whist improving my skills and competence proved to be very enjoyable. I would certainly recommend this course to a friend and the only thing that could have been improved on was the weather.

I attended the RYA first aid and VHF courses, which were both conducted professorially and with a great deal of expertise. All students were put at ease by the relaxed and friendly atmosphere created by the very experienced instructors, I would recommend any course conducted by Solent Boat training. Both the practical and theory on both courses were indispensably and built confidence. Its only left for me to thank all staff for a wonderful learning experience.

I recently attended the first PWC course of 2013 and had an absolute blast! Our instructor, though young, was very knowledgeable as well as experienced and delivered the information concisely and in a relaxed and fun manner. We were lucky with the weather as the sun came out in the morning and lasted until half way into the afternoon before clouding over for the last hour. There were four on the course and everyone got on well and really enjoyed themselves. We had 2 jet ski's between us and whilst they were being ridden by 2, the other 2 were on the rib with the instructor. Speaking for myself, I loved every second of it and even though we were sharing jet ski's, everyone had plenty of time using them. I would highly recommend this course for anyone interested in jet skiing, whether it's with their own or any they intend to hire on holiday. This licence will definitely give you more confidence and if you do hire one, you're more likely to be given a little more freedom compared to the general public. I've even been told this licence could possibly reduce insurance costs too! When compared to the jet ski safari (which is great value at £99 for 3 hours) it seems silly to not pay the extra £50 and come away with a licence after a full day of fun and enjoyable learning.

As an experienced sailor (YM, ICC) with own boat, looking to purchase a RIB, decided to take the PB2 course last weekend. As I searched the web Solent Boat training caught my eye as it was well organised and one left well informed about what they did. Booked it on line, Matt& Sean followed it up with email & phone - great communication. Likes: 1. The training RIB (Ribcraft 5.8m) had all the safety features you would expect from a RYA training boat, eg. Liferaft, Grab bag etc. It featured a nice strong A frame with Nav lights and comms + GPS. Metal cleat for anchoring at the bow, Extra protection for the tubes at relevant points. Nice smooth 140 HP, 3 cyl Suzuki engine (only one comment: the throttle needs adjusting - engagement is not smooth in either direction). Stable jockey seats all round. Non slip deck coating providing additional safety. 2. The course content (both theory & practical) was delivered very well, Sean has a nice, gentle way of involving the student in a constructive discussion as he is instructing. This made the weekend a real pleasure, despite real fresh conditions on the second day (NE'lies that preceeded the sleet & snow). 3. I will be dealing with Sean & Matt again, bare boat chartering their RIBS and possibly doing an Advanced course later in the season. Dislikes: NONE,

We completed the PWC course on the 9th March 2013, all I can say is that the course is fantastic, made very enjoyable by our instructor, and would have no hesitation in coming back for more courses here! Professional, fun and knowledgable! We had a fantastical time and learnt so much..., and passed!! Thanks so much Ayeisha and Harry

I attended the Powerboat Level 2 in mid January and the weather was aweful, snowing to be precise. However Matt still made the whole course really enjoyable and as i was the only person on the course, dropped me off at my hotel and picked me up the next morning. I learned alot on the course and above all i enjoyed myself at the same time. Would highly recommend Solent Boat Training :D

Completed the level 2 power boat course with SBT last weekend, great course, learned many new skills, beau our instructor for the weekend was great, really encouraging with great knowledge. I would really recommend this cours., saving my pennies for the advanced course and won't hesitate to go to SBT for the training. Can't wait to get back into my boat to practice what I've learnt. Neil Callaway