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The Team
"Highly Qualified, Professional & Experienced but Above All Friendly "
Sharon Clark Director
" Absolute Aqua is something I believe in and that is due to the ethos behind Ian's desire to train people in this field. Having been introduced to the world of powerboat instruction by his closest friend, a RNLI coxswain, who was tragically lost on a voyage, it has been Ian's wish to provide affordable training to everyone, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to enjoy boating safely and competently. Hence in 2008 I was pleased to enter this venture with Ian. Absolute Aqua is not just a training school it's a passion and I couldn't have been luckier in having Ian to be the face of Absolute Aqua. "
Our team of highly qualified instructors deliver courses and training to an extremely high standard and are experienced in all fields of water sports; jetski, powerboating, motorcruising, and sailing. Led by our School Principal Ian Poole ( Yachtmaster in sail and power), the team have a wealth of experience not only in instructing but in ownership, racing, long distance voyages and boat maintenace, making them well placed to answer questions across the board and not just on tuition.
Ian Poole
School Principal
A commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Instructor for motor cruising, a commercially endorsed yachtmaster of sail, sail cruising Instructor and an RYA Powerboat Trainer.
Ian would like to claim Poole Harbour was named after him. Whilst he holds a wealth of experience to be envied, as an owner, commercially endorsed skipper and instructor, there's still many an old seaman that can teach him a thing or too! As Ian would say himself " Every day is a school day" as he continues to gain credits to his name.
Teaching is a passion for Ian and taking over the helm of the school as Principal in 2008 his motives are very much driven from the heart, with the desire to make boating the best, the most enjoyable and a safer experience for all.
Dave Tuck
Chief Instructor
He'll hate us for this picture but we just couldn't resist!
A trainer for the RNLI, Dave is an integral and long standing member of our team. Don't be fooled by his youthful looks ! Teaching a wide range of subjects including, the RYA Powerboat scheme level 1 & 2, Intermediate & Advanced, VHF Radio, 1st Aid and Jetski. Dave's enthusiasm and knowledger for all he teaches never fails to inspire his students and the smile is just as infectious !With such boundless energy Dave's a natural on the water so its no wander that he is also a PADI instructor and RYA windsurf, & dinghly instructor.
Don Roper
Instructor
Don is a freelance instructor who regularly works for a number of high quality RYA schools. He loves working with us and he's known, and worked with Ian for five years now. He instructs PWC and Powerboat courses up to Advanced level and as a Yachtmaster instructor, teaches Yachtmaster practical and shore based.courses Don is also our Radar instructor.
He has a low grin threshold and believes that people learn best from knowing they're safe, respected, and having fun while on a course !
Nick Rolf
Instructor
Nick has worked as a freelance instructor with us for two years now and we are delighted to say that we helped to get him started on his RYA instructor career path.
Since then Nick has started to amass instructor tickets like some people collect stamps. He is currently qualified to teach up to Advanced Powerboat, Safety Boat, PWC, VHF, First Aid and the inland CEVNI accreditation.
In January 2010, Nick will be undertaking his shore based instructors ticket which will allow him to teach the RYA's Basic Navigation & Safety and the Day Skipper theory courses. Nick firmly believes that the secret to running a good course and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction is the perpetual supply of donuts - what else do you need to know?
Glen Mallen
Instructor Glen's accreditations wont fit on the small area we have to write here - and that's no joke !
As a freelance instructor Glen fits RYA courses in around his full time job with the RNLI. His enthusiasm and love for which has no comparsison, to which all his students will pay testament to that.
Glen is highly regarded in the industry as a RYA Trainer ( he teaches our teachers!). His humoour, human touch is a real winner with instructor candidates who never fail to be amazed at how much they learn.
Sophie Walker
Instructor
 After graduating from college, Sophie-jo worked at a number of high profile sailing schools within the UK and Europe. During this time, she gained numerous qualifications and became a Powerboat Instructor with Absolute Aqua at the beginning of 2009.
Sophie-Jo is also a Sailing and Windsurfing Instructor and races competitively in her classic 1938 keelboat at various regattas in Poole and the Solent. If you are lucky enough to get Soph as your instructor, you are guaranteed a lot of fun and laughter, both on the course and in the club bar afterwards!
Rick Fry
Instructor
Rick is always on the go, whether it be on the water, climbing, diving either for leisure or in a working capacity.Having worked on and around boats for most of his life he is a much valued member of the Absolute Aqua team as a Powerboat Instructor.
His understanding and knowledge of the water is enhanced by his years of experience in the boating industry, his diving ( also a qualified instructor and commercial diver), and as a part time leader of a mountain rescue team you couldn't be in safer hands!
John Binder
Instructor
Arran Scott
Instructor
David Reed
Instructor
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