Powerboat Training Southwest is an RYA Approved Coastal Training Centre based in the beautiful and historic environment of Dartmouth in Devon and offers courses as part of the National Powerboat Scheme.

Whether you are new to powerboating or motorboats, or have been involved with boats for years, at Powerboat Training Southwest we can enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the sport.

You will be taught in our 6.2 metre Cobra Rib which is fully equipped with your safety and enjoyment in mind. All of our courses and qualifications are endorsed by the RYA and are Internationally Recognised.

At the end of your course you will be able to enjoy your cruising in the full and certain knowledge that you can do so safely, competently and have great fun doing it.

It is our belief, at Powerboat Training Southwest, that instructing powerboating is not only a job, but a passion. The difference this makes can be considerable and, in light of that, as well as teaching you - it is our aim to see that all of the courses are enjoyable.

Powerboat Training South West is run by Jerry Barnes. A former Royal Marine with over 23 years experience of small craft. For the last 5 years Jerry was responsible for running the RYA powerboating courses in Cyprus for the British Armed Forces.  (All that sun, sea and sand... such a hard life as I am sure you can appreciate!)

'It is my belief at Powerboat Training Southwest that as an instructor powerboating is not only a job but a passion and, with that in mind, it is my aim to see that all courses are not only taught to the very highest standards but that all courses are fun and I do guarantee sending you away with a smile on your face!'

His success has been down largely to conducting the courses in a friendly, fun manner seeing that all students not only learn from the course but enjoy themselves doing it.