Chieftain Training Reviews 

371
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 113 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional knowledge, extensive experience, and approachable demeanor. People frequently highlight the excellent quality of the training and courses, noting they are useful, interesting, and perfectly paced for effective learning. The overall service is consistently described as fantastic, with many appreciating the professional and supportive approach provided. The learning environment is frequently described as relaxed, engaging, and enjoyable, transforming complex subjects into easily digestible information. Reviewers particularly value the hands-on approach and practical, real-life examples, which significantly boost confidence and provide valuable skills.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi Chieftain Team, A really big thank you for an excellent Powerboat Level 1 course for my two children and my wife, despite the shocking weather (raining all day) they had a fantastic tim... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good practical training, delivered by an expert who ensured that everyone got as much as they could out of the course. Good training facilities. All done very well.


Company details

  1. Training Centre
  2. Boat Hire Service
  3. Boating Instructor
  4. Sailing school
  5. Training school
  6. Yacht club

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RYA Start Sailing

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...

1 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son had the most amazing time at…

My son had the most amazing time at SWAC for the multisports week, trying giant paddle boarding was his favourite. He also loved the sailing and canoeing. The main instructor, Alex, was fantastic with him, all the instructors were brilliant. He really enjoyed learning from them. I can't imagine a better way to start the summer holidays.

31 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

31 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good practical training

Really good practical training, delivered by an expert who ensured that everyone got as much as they could out of the course.
Good training facilities. All done very well.

28 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

24 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

23 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 ...

21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

11 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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.

5 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

5 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

27 June 2026
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Glad to hear you enjoyed your Dinghy courses with us! We hope to see you again

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