David Robson is a Powerboat Instructor based in the Isle of Wight. His school, Aquapower, is RYA accredited and specialises both in RYA courses and bespoke courses for a variety of levels of experience.

Aquapower is based in the Western Solent and is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognized Sea School. As such it is authorised by the RYA to run their course and is regularly inspected to ensure that the boats, instructors and premises meet with their standards. The boat we use is a 6m valiant RIB with a 90HP Honda engine., renowned for its sea keeping abilities, and fully equipped with Life Jackets, VHF Radio satellite navigation systems, Flares, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguishers. David, The Principal of the school and Chief Instructor is an RYA Advanced Powerboat  Instructor, has Commercial Endorsements on his powerboat and yachtmaster qualifications and holds a current Health and Safety Executive First Aid Certificate.

These courses follow the RYA syllabus and can be done on your boat or the school boat. However, if you are unsure of any aspect of your boat handling, courses can be tailored, of any length, to suit your individual needs. Not happy with mooring, unsure about going out at night, been on a river and want sea experience, its not a problem. Please, just ask

"As well as teaching private clients from all over the UK and Europe, we have also provided tuition for marina, harbour and boatyard staff, water taxi, water based paramedics and government departments. Aquapower has also advised on safety at International boat shows as well as providing training videos for a television series.