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.
Accommodation
is also available.