RYA Powerboat courses in The Solent

RYA Training

Powerboat Courses with Ambition Sailing

1 Day

The perfect introduction for anyone who wants to learn to sail

2 Days

A comprehensive introduction to sailing and living on a cruising yacht

2 Days

Learn the basics of skippering a cruising yacht in familiar waters by day

3 Days

A more advanced course addressing skippering techniques for longer passages and more challenging conditions

Whether you use powerboats for leisure or work, or in connection with another activity such as sailing or rescue, we have a course for you.

There are RIBs and then there are RIBs! Our courses use one of the best suited and highly specified RIBs on the south coast of the UK. Fast and manoeuvrable, it is ideally suited to training demands without being too daunting for the inexperienced.

Level 1, 2, Intermediate and Advanced Powerboat courses available from our base at Ocean Village Marina, Southampton

  • The courses are conducted on a Solent Rib 6.5m H2Eau, a new 115hp single engine RIB.
  • Fully equipped with relevant safety equipment and navigation electronics (radar, chart plotter, gps) to enhance your learning and enjoyment
  • Shower / changing facilities are available adjacent to the pontoons
  • Maximum student to instructor ratio of 3 to 1

Click here for further details of the RYA Power Boating Cruising Scheme structure.