What Our Students Say

"We already have a RIB but it wasn't until I nearly damaged it trying to park in windy conditions that I knew I needed some proper training! Our instructor was really patient and took us through loads of scenarios - I feel so much more confident and can't wait to take out my RIB again!"

"My RYA Cruising Instructor week with Urban Truant not only provided me with some key skills and tools to go out and be an Instructor but also gave me more confidence in the delivery of the various briefings and demonstrations. The week was nearly all boat based so there were lots of opportunity to practice the techniques hands-on."

"I just wanted to thank you for a brilliant week on the water in by far the largest boat I have ever sailed!"

"Just a quick note to say thanks for all your support during my course. I would recommend it to any and everyone as the best and only way to gain the knowledge prior to safely getting on the water."

"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to become an Urban Truant. Everything exceeded my expectations. I hope to put my new-found sea legs and all the knowledge I gained from you towards an interesting future. I will always remember my first voyage on Inspire."

"Thanks for a great course last week. I was very pleased choosing Urban Truant in so many ways. The website was attractive and easy to use, the on-line teaching excellent. The boat was in good order and clean. The quality and quantity of food was very good. The quality of teaching from Richard goes without saying."

"The Best of the schools in the hamble area and the theory website was really good too!"

"Very well organised with excellent standards of tuition and food!"

"Brilliant, fast, safe, fun, highly recommended."

"I've had the best two days training ever. Would recommend to anyone."

"An amazing 2 days, enjoyed every minute of it. An absolute must if you're interested in powerboating."

"Do It Now!"

"Excellent instructor, very knowledgeable and friendly. Good course content and very useful skills learnt. Also in a great location."

"A very well taught course. A must prior to taking a boat out on your own."

"Urban Truant provide great instructors who give you the tuition you need to be a confident sailor."

"Thanks again for the course, everything has been excellent, Richard as an instructor, the yacht sails beautifully, the food... everything really. Yachtmaster is next!"

"A very thorough, safe and fun course. Has really improved my confidence."

"We would definitely recommend Urban Truant for its overall excellent approach to the course."

"Another very thorough & enjoyable couple of days on the water. Good food as well makes for happy sailors."

"Fantastic crew & company. Instructor had plenty of experience and memories to share – couldn't have wished for a better sailing course. Great weekend sailing (and eating!)."

"A great experience and felt like a client not a profit margin. Sailing with Urban Truant is a no brainer – don't even think you are getting a better deal elsewhere – you are not!"

"As predominantly inland water/coastal sailors with 35+ years experience we found our few days with Rich to be an extremely helpful and enjoyable experience. We received useful reminders on passage planning, navigation generally and boat safety."

"I found it amazing. The on-line interaction makes it feel live and it is very easy to learn."

"We had a really fantastic weekend with you and are very grateful! You managed to quickly ascertain our needs and the teaching was all very relevant and excellent! The boat was great and food excellent. We will be back for more!"

"We both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Vince is already planning when he can do his coastal skipper training. We're very happy we learned about Urban Truant at the London Boat Show."

"I was very impressed with Urban Truant, both the course and the service."

"Just wanted to express sincere thanks for a fabulous course. 5* to Richard and Kieran."

"Just wanted to say how brilliant Will was over the last week. He is a great instructor. Calm and precise with great visual techniques to help you understand the processes you are learning. He is a natural teacher."

"Can I just give a massive thank you to Urban Truant for a terrific start to sailing. I can only say I am very impressed with the level of tuition and help that as a complete novice I have received from your company."

"Many thanks for giving us such a great week last week. We all came away having learnt so much and we were very appreciative of your patience and felt that you totally 'got us' and your style and approach was perfect."

"Your approach was fast enough to cover the material to the depth needed and yet at a pace that allowed us all to ask questions. Your approach was absolutely first class - friendly, interactive, relaxed and fun but also professional. Top marks."

"Excellent course, thank you. Richard was a brilliant instructor - interesting, patient, kind and funny. The course was so good and covered all the subject areas (and more!). The practical was amazingly valuable."

"Many thanks for all assistance in trying to help with my predicament, it was refreshing to receive some helpful input after being let down at such short notice."

"I have come back to my studies with renewed enthusiasm having spent 3 days with Rich. It all makes so much more sense and I understand the need for the detailed calculations in reality now. I wondered why people bothered passage planning in such detail - I now know!"

"I just wanted to thank you for a brilliant week on the water in by far the largest boat I have ever sailed! The practical course made sense of many aspects of the theory."

"Very pleased with a well-organised training course. Jim was a great natural instructor."

"A life changing experience that I shall value for life. Jim was a joy to be instructed by and always made us feel safe onboard. Thank you!"

"Really enjoyed the week, it was a shame the weather stopped the play! Lots learnt from a great instructor. Thank you."

"Just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for an incredible 5 days last week on our Urban Truant Day Skipper practical. All aspects of the course were delivered beyond our expectations. A particular mention must go to Jim who really set the tone for a successful course."

"I have to say the whole set-up, offices, boats, equipment, staff and food way exceeded my expectations. Paul the instructor was great, he quickly noted the various abilities of us all and made sure that we got the training we needed. Honestly, an excellent couple of days."