Meet the Team
Tim Anderton
- Founder of Weymouth Powerboat Training. sailing and powerboating for 40 years.
- RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor, Dinghy Trainer, RNLI Deputy Coxswain and Helm
- Moved to Weymouth in 2014, Joined the RNLI in 2016 and founded Weymouth powerboat Training in 2023
- Currently works for Weymouth Bay RIB Charters skippering trips to Durdle Door and Lulworth.
- RNLI - Deputy Coxswain on Weymouths All Weather lifeboat and Helm on the Atlantic 85
- SRC (VHF) instructor and assessor
“Looking ahead, I am committed to establishing Weymouth Powerboat Training as a widely recognised and highly respected training centre. Supported by a team of skilled and experienced instructors who are dedicated to delivering an exceptional standard of training to a broad range of clients”
I look forward to welcoming you on the water, and if you are down at the harbour, please do say hello.
Lyle Stantiford
- 30 Years Powerboating experience
- MCA Master 200GT and Officer of the Watch 500GT qualifications, and achieved his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Commercial Endorsement at the age of 18.
- At 21, Lyle started his own angling charter business, which he ran successfully for 14 years, operating trips around Dorset, Devon, and the Channel Islands.
- Alongside this, he has given 20 years of service as a volunteer with Weymouth RNLI, where he has served as Coxswain, Helm, and Mechanic.
- He also spent four years as a Coastal Lifeboat Trainer for the RNLI, specialising in all aspects of training, including boat handling in all weathers, onboard propulsion systems, water jets and outboards, as well as search and rescue, seamanship, and navigation.
- Lyle is now an Area Operations Manager and brings experience across vessels ranging from 4 to 28 metres.
- His broad operational background, combined with his specialist understanding of different learning approaches, makes him a highly capable and adaptable instructor.
- In 2025, Lyle qualified as an RYA Advanced powerboat Instructor and regularly does private tuition and own boat tuition allowing people to get the best out of their own boats.
- Lyle regularly teaches RYA Powerboat level 2, Intermediate and advanced courses as well as running our SRC Courses for those wishing to use VHF radios. In addition to this, Lyle recently qualified as an RYA Radar Instructor and will be running our first course towards the end of the year
Clare Elliott-Baker
- Fulltime in the maritime industry for 15 years.
- Yachtmaster Offshore commercially endorsed skipper
- RYA Powerboat Trainer
- VHF/SRC instructor and assessor
- Clare ran an RYA and MCA sea school for 10 years and now works freelance across the South Coast.
Test skipper for RIBCRAFT UK & Europe for 8 years and worked on many film and media projects for them. - Clare runs Powerboat Level 2 courses and radio courses for Weymouth Powerboat Training and, over the years, has received some excellent feedback.
- "Loved every minute! The tuition and course content were spot on. The pace was well considered, and Clare is one of those rare experts who is also approachable and down-to-earth."
- Outside of teaching, Clare has also been involved in all sorts of work on the water, including filming for TV and movies, deliveries, safety boat work, towing, and, of course, training. If that wasn't enough, Clare also recently restored an offshore racing yacht and successfully ran a Fastnet campaign.