The choice between enjoying the tranquillity and peace of a leisurely sailboat or the thrill of a powerboat depends on an individual’s preferences and the intended use.  Powerboats are faster and have more space, including larger cabins, head facilities, and unused deck space.  Sailboats are quieter, good for cruising and water sports and a lot more environmentally friendly.  Powerboats sit shallow in the water, so you can dock in shallow waters and access beaches, they are also great for water skiing, fishing, and diving charters.  Whichever you decide, whether it’s a sailing ship or a power boat, don’t ever go out to sea without at least some basic training.

If the idea of Power “floats your boat” then enrol on one of the professionally led, RYA Powerboat Courses from experienced trainers such as https://www.solentboattraining.co.uk/rya-powerboat-courses.  Powerboat Training Level one is suitable for anyone aged between eight and eleven years of age.  Level 2 ICC is probably the most popular course on offer and is the perfect first course for anyone over 12 years of age.  The more advanced and challenging Intermediate course that takes two full days to complete, will give you the confidence to enjoy precious time spent boating and of course the added safety aspect.  Finally, by taking part in one of the Advanced RYA Powerboat Courses all your existing skills will be reinforced.  During this course new skills such as night pilotage, search patterns, back bearings and more detailed charter work will all be included.