Our Location 
Situated on the western side of Poole harbour in Lake Yard Marina, we are in a unique location with access to both sheltered waters and the open sea, providing not only a fantastic "classroom" for the practical element of your course but some of the most stunning scenery to be found on the South Coast.
How to find us -
Lake Yard Marina is located close to the A35 and is within 2 hours drive of London via the M3 and the M27. There is also a direct train line from London Waterloo to Poole Harbour as well as Bournemouth airport close at hand.
By Road - M3 - M27 - A31 etc
From London take the M3 southbound towards Southampton. When it joins the M27 follow the signs towards Bournemouth until the motorway becomes the A31. After Ringwood keep to the outer 2 lanes (of 4), continuing along the A31 towards Poole. Stay on the A31, now following signs for Dorchester, until you reach the junction with the A350. Take the first exit from the roundabout, sign posted for Poole/Upton.
Follow this road for about 2 miles - through 1 set of traffic lights and straight over the next roundabout, signposted for Hamworthy. Drive straight across the double mini roundabout, then under a railway bridge. Opposite the Red Lion pub, turn right into Lake Road. Follow the road under a narrow railway bridge. After the Yachtsman pub, turn right into Lake Avenue which becomes Lake Drive, then left into Lake Yard where you will find Absolute Aqua Ltd.
By Rail
Poole's main railway station is situated in the centre of its town less than a 11/2 miles from Absolute Aqua.
The regular train service from London Waterloo to Poole Harbour takes around 2 hours.
For more details about train times and prices click here.
The Classroom
Based in Lake Yard Marina, our classroom has everything required to deliver a successful course including; vhf simulators, charts and chart plotting equipment, computers for vhf, radar and navigation simulations, large TV screens for clear presentations. And of course the all essential beverages and biscuits!
Equipment
For Powerboat and Shorebased courses all necessary equipment is included in your course fees, including full foul weather clothing, life jackets and buoyancy aids.
PWC courses can be attended either on your own or school vessels. For those hiring a school vessel for their course, wet suits, wet boots and buoyancy aids are included in your fees.
Students using their own vessels can be supplied with various equipment on loan (some items will have a small hire charge & security deposit) as many will find attending the course useful in making decisions on what to buy.
Dorset Lake Shipyard and Marina
Lake Yard Marina has all the facilities for the dedicated sailor, powerboater and jetskier. Including berthing, restaurant and members club, new and used boat sales, lifting, storage and boat maintenance. Not to mention a view across the harbour to the purbecks that simply can't be beaten especially at sunset Lake Yard Club - All our students are welcome to use the members club and restaurant, serving light snacks to gourmet meals (if you wish to eat in the evening after your course we strongly recommend booking your table)
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