Taking Care of your boat is our passion
About us
Boat Owners, Skippers, Instructors, Engineers and Bosuns
Solent Boat Care has a team of both skippers and engineers who are able to assist in a variety of ways, from deliveries to mechanical assistance and boat maintenance.
Our team's diverse nature means you'll find us replacing outboard engines one day, servicing inboards the next, and setting out on a sail across the Solent for a delivery, charter, or sea trial the day after. It's important to us that we can perform all of these tasks to best understand the job, identify the assistance required, and diagnose faults that might not come naturally to others. When everything is in top shape, we thrive on keeping it that way through tailored maintenance and cleaning schedules, allowing us to continuously monitor and rectify small issues as they arise.
Meet The Team | Behind Solent Boat Care
Sam Noble
Lead Skipper
Yachtmaster Instructor
Marine engineer
Sam first learnt to sail at school getting his dinghy sailing in touch evolved into a sailing trip on a yacht across to France and along the coast before sailing back.
He then went on to train as a mechanical engineer at HMS Sultan and work in Vosper Thorneycrofts mechanical department for a number of years.
After time served in the mechanical department, he trained and became an RYA Instructor, and has been instructing and maintaining ever since. Boasting a wide range of qualifications and specialising in own boat tuition.
Louis Day
First Mate
Marine engineer
Coastal Skipper
Louis started boating young venturing out of Lymington with his powerboat instructing father.
After leaving school he turned his knowledge into his profession joining Solent Boat Training as an apprentice. Here he's learned the trade inside out turning his hand to anything required.
Louis has now qualified in Marine Engineering at Brockenhurst College as well as becoming a Coastal Skipper for sailing and Powerboat Advanced instructor.
Kallan Simmons
Chief Engineer
Marine engineer & GRP
Kallan is a qualified marine engineer with experience as an offshore crane operator, working for a very large shipping company in Cyprus. In his time abroad he worked on ROV support vessels, jet driven military support boats and workboats.
Once back in the UK he then went on to take on the role of Lead Bosun/Head of maintenance for one of the Solents largest RYA training centres where he is responsible for maintaining Jet skis, Powerboats, Ribs, Motor cruisers and Sailing Yachts.
Bella (Bella Ciao)
Boat Care by Bella | Bosun
Powerboat Skipper
Bella assists with the day to day running of Solent Boat Training taking care of clients and boats alike.
She also manages Boat Cares regular maintenance wash program, ensuring our customers boats are kept in pristine condition through out the season.
Serena
Digital Marketing and Social Media
Bosun
Digital Marketing
Powerboat Intermediate
Serena began work with Solent Boat Care in the beginning of the peak season as a part time summer job after successfully finishing her GCSEs, in which she studied Textiles, Art, Geography and Business. Her role has now progressed into becoming an apprentice in marketing, whilst continuing with her assistance in daily maintenance. In her free time, she happily spends it by the sea with her adored scruffy Jack Russell or, in better weather, likes to be out on the water.
Serena plans to continue her work in the Marine Industry, bettering her experience and skills at Solent Boat Care.
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Welcome To Solent Boat Care
Nimbus Polish and Antifoul
Nimbus Polish and Antifoul
Fast. Reliable Marine Detailing and Valeting -
Serving Southampton and The Solent
Solent Boat Care operates out of Shamrock Quay Marina in Southampton, positioning them at the center of the Solent’s primary sailing hubs. Their team combines the expertise of both qualified skippers and marine engineers, allowing them to manage complex mechanical jobs alongside vessel operations.
Core Services
Maintenance & Servicing: Mechanical work including inboard and outboard engine servicing, sail drive maintenance, winch servicing, anti-fouling, hull polishing, and winterisation.
Vessel Management: Tailored monthly wash programs, one-off deep cleaning, regular safety/boat checks, and sail removal or installation.
Sailing & Deliveries: Vessel relocations, marina lift-outs, berthing assistance, boat familiarisation, and own-boat tuition led by RYA-qualified instructors.
