I attended the RYA First Aid course yesterday. The facilities are very good with plenty of parking. Our trainer (Alan) was very experienced with plenty of real life examples to enhance the material.... See more
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I did the RYA Sea Survival and then the second day as well. The pool session is tough but rewarding and worthwhile - if nothing else it teaches you that you never want to be in a liferaft. Great instr... See more
The course instructor was excellent, there was a real balance of the practical time on the water, which was well supported, and the time in the classroom learning the theory. I was also very impressed... See more
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Carl our instructor has a broad range of experience within the yachting industry as well as being a a very experienced marine electrician. The 2 days are packed with challenges getting your head a... See more
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STCW & RYA Marine Training Centre based in Hamble, Southampton, Greenwich and Helensburgh. The company delivers a wide range of Sea Survival, First Aid, GMDSS, engineering, navigation, maritime security and powerboat courses for super-yacht, workboat and leisure boating crew and masters. Sailing and powerboat students will find we offer the widest range of shorebased, marine radio, yacht maintenance, engineering, first aid at sea and navigation courses of any RYA Training Centre. The centres are equipped with first class resources and training aids for GMDSS, marine engineering and survival training.
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Chieftain Training, 26 Compass House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4RA, Southampton, United Kingdom
- 02382 000525
- info@chieftain.training
- chieftain.training
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I had a great instructor and I learnt…
I had a great instructor and I learnt so much in 2 days!!
August 3, 2026
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Reply from Chieftain Training
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your Powerboat Level 2 course and learnt a lot! We hope to see you back on the water again soon!
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Great course
Friendly staff - excellent practical tuition. A fun and informative two days of learning about powerboats and how to operate them safely. Good value
August 3, 2026
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Well done on passing your Powerboat Level 2 Nicholas, we are glad you had fun and enjoyed the course!
Very good
Very good, all questions very well answered. Learned a lot about being a skipper in a funny way. Will absolutely recommend this class! Thanks Alan!
August 4, 2026
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Hi Tom, thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your Helmsman's course with Alan
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Great website to book training... excellent facility... classroom, changing facilities, sailing boats, access to water... very experienced instructor with lots of good coaching and feedback on the water...
August 1, 2026
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Children's multiactivity week
My daughter spent a week doing a multiactivity week at SWAC. She loved the variety of activities here, as well as the friendliness of the instructors. She really grew in confidence over the course of the week and is keen to return, probably for a sailing week.
July 31, 2026
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We are so pleased to hear that your daughter enjoyed her Multi Activity Week at SWAC! It's one of our favourites for the school holidays
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Excellent
Excellent! A full packed day but thoroughly enjoyable. Excellent exercises in the swimming pool, use of flares etc and gave me a realistic idea of what it would be really like to have to abandon ship.
July 24, 2026
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Very engaging day
Very engaging day, teacher was lovely and made learning about first aid very interesting/fun. Would definitely choose to do courses there again!
July 23, 2026
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A brilliant RYA Level 1 Adult Dinghy…
A brilliant RYA Level 1 Adult Dinghy course. Well delivered and a huge amount of fun!
July 23, 2026
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MCA Stability Course delivered by…
MCA Stability Course delivered by someone with deep practical knowledge of the subject. Professionally delivered course. Loved the working models used to teach the concepts ...
July 21, 2026
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Knowledgeable instructors with real…
Knowledgeable instructors with real world experience, impart information very well and really care about the results meeting the candidates expectations.
July 13, 2026
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Joe made the day engaging and fun…
Joe made the day engaging and fun whilst covering a lot of information. Very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.
July 17, 2026
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Great course
Great course, with a good mix of hands on and theory, clear presentations, and left with a confidence to now maintain my own boat engine.
July 11, 2026
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Friendly, flexible, helpful and organised.
Friendly, flexible, helpful and organised. Students enjoyed themselves. Staff room was good to have for accompanying teaching staff
July 8, 2026
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Great facility and very professional…
Great facility and very professional and knowledgeable instructor.
July 2, 2026
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Relaxed
Relaxed, fun way to be introduced to and learn the basics of dingy sailing.Instructors were friendly and knowledgeable.
Spent most of the weekend on the water and would highly recommend.
July 5, 2026
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10/10 experience if you want to get…
10/10 experience if you want to get comfortable learning to sail a dinghy, we had lots of support from two fabulous instructors to get us sailing a double handed dingy confidently by the end of the weekend!!
July 5, 2026
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Fantastic beginner course
Fantastic beginner course, instructors were great, very friendly atmosphere and easy going, but strict where it needed to be. Lots of time in the water, really enjoyed it. Parking and tea/ coffee facilities made the days easy.
July 5, 2026
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Very engaged instructors who lead a…
Very engaged instructors who lead a range of activities for the beavers
July 1, 2026
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The instructors are so friendly and…
The instructors are so friendly and knowledgeable, I really enjoyed both of my weekends here, would definitely recommend to friends
June 27, 2026
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Reply from Chieftain Training
Glad to hear you enjoyed your Dinghy courses with us! We hope to see you again
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