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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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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Chieftain training provided an impressive training
Chieftain training provided an excellent learning experience. The instructor demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject matter, delivering well-prepared and informative sessions. Their ability to effectively demonstrate material ensured clarity and enhanced learning. Overall, Chieftain training surpassed expectations with their knowledgeable instructor and well-organized content delivery.
Could not be better
I came here from continental Europe for the third time after having taken here three instructor courses. I guess that there is no better recommendation.
The instructor alan taught us very…
The instructor alan taught us very well, all the training equipment is provided to approach and complete the course successfully.
Alan was a very very very great…
Alan was a very very very great instructor he made everything great and easy and simple.
Great course and experience! 10/10
Neil was awesome. Very thorough, took his time with us and explained everything very well. He gave constructive criticism where needed to, but also told us where we did things right. Overall great course and experience.
Efficient course good training on time…
Efficient course good training on time and learned a lot
Got good experience.
First class instruction
First class instruction, material and real life, analogies

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Excellent sea-survival course.
Excellent sea-survival course today. Very well presented class-room study, followed by well thought-out and intensive session in the pool. There was good communication before the day, as well, and so I was very impressed.
I've learned so much and I'm really grateful. Well done!
Friendly
Friendly, engaging staff in general.
Well taught, lots of information delivered in an easy to learn way by a clearly very knowledgeable instructor.
Highly recommended.

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Professional Training
Really well organized training with very experienced instructors

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excellent course for 12 volt boat electrics
The course was clear and easy to understand, the tutor put the information in a good way that was easy to take in and with "hands on" teaching gave you confidence to do the job to a high standard, and safely too. A really good course, ideal for both beginers and the more experienced boaters. Many thanks, we will be recommending you to our fellow boaters and companies too.

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Exceeded my expectations
I attended the 'Yacht Maintenance Week' Course and would strongly recommend it to one and all. The course has exactly the right mix of theory and practice, giving you the knowledge and skills to approach fault-finding and repair with confidence. Covering diesel, electrics, outboard, rope and sail as the main topics, it certainly exceeded my expectations.
I want to thank Doug Innes at Chieftain…
I want to thank Doug Innes at Chieftain Training - RYA & STCW Courses for doing our boys RYA PB L1 and L2.
They have really enjoyed the last couple of days with Pete, well recommended.

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Great course, fabulous instructor
I attended Chieftan’s level 2 Diesel engine course. The instructor was clearly experienced and a great communicator, we got lots of hands on experience with a variety of engines and lots of interaction. I would definitely recommend.

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Excellent tuition and experience
My Wife and 12 year old girls have just completed their PB2 course in Chichester marina. I am delighted that they now all have a much greater degree of confidence and with it, enjoyment of using our rib. Many thanks to Nigel who was a very accommodating and knowledgeable instructor.

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Knowledgeable instructors and very good…
Knowledgeable instructors and very good learning environment. excellent training equipment to use.

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Very good tender operator course…
Very good tender operator course at Chieftain Training - RYA & STCW Courses with the use of digital navigation and pilotage. We had a lovely instructor and very good facilities. Highly recommend and look at the scenery!
Used ( insert generic E navigational tools ) for nav to head up a narrow entrance to where blade runner lives 😎🤙🏽 night mode and AIS layer are very good and thanks to
Highly recommend this centre!

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Good set up
Good set up. Friendly. Efficient and effective tuition. Gets the job done.
Go for chieftain training center specially in summer time because you got for experience while traffic in narrow channels.
I really appreciate chieftain training center, they have good instructors and special thanx bex who taught me, boost up my practicals knowledge.
I really recommend them.
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