Salcombe Powerboat School has built its reputation on safety and quality. Our instructors are among the most highly qualified in the business and their knowledge of the local waters is unsurpassed.
The difference comes in our attention to detail and our commitment to providing a safe, enjoyable powerboating experience, whatever your level. Choose an item from the menu above to find out more about us.
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accredited since2000 | |
Chris, a former Royal Marine, is also coxwain and trainer for the Hope Cove Lifeboat crew. He is an RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor with more than 25 years teaching experience both on and off the water.
"RAIDER"
Is an MCA coded commercial RIB Powered by a Yamaha F115 hp four stroke engine, fully equipped with the latest electronics and safety equipment.
"GEMINI"
Is or NEW Inflatable Powered by a Suzuki 15 hp four stroke engine, fully equipped with the required safety equipment.
"LAZZA"
Is a Boston Whaler Outrage Powered by a Yamaha F225 hp four stroke engine, fully equipped with the latest electronics and safety equipment.
"Sara"
Is a 16 ft 6" Cygnus launch Powered by a Beta 10hp inboard engine, fully equipped with the latest safety equipment.
Nothing is more important to us than your safety. We go the distance to make sure that you and other water users enjoy themselves safely. All our instructors are highly qualified and our boats subject to the most stringent safety testing.
All our large School Training Ribs have full commercial coding, which means they carry all the equipment they would need in an emergency situation. It's also school policy for instructors to undergo a daily risk assessment to ensure they are fully briefed on the prevailing weather and tidal information.
Salcombe Powerboat School safety measures:
