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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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.
Chieftain Training, 26 Compass House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4RA, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Doug and the team at Cheifton Training put me through a RYA Powerboat level 2 course, he was quick to respond to my query, worked around my tight schedule and gave me 1 on 1 training and assessment. Thoroughly recommend catching up with Doug and the team to get you on the water!
Great advanced powerboat instructors course with Doug. Will be back for further qualifications in the future. Thanks Chieftain team!
A really hands on course with lots of practical learning through making 12V circuits
An excellent 12v marine electrics course. Learned loads, helped by putting much into practice as we progressed.
Great course, very informative and very practical and hands on
Excellent course content and instructors with a well located venue
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.
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 well, all the training equipment is provided to approach and complete the course successfully.
Alan was a very very very great instructor he made everything great and easy and simple.
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 and learned a lot
Got good experience.
First class instruction, material and real life, analogies

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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, 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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Really well organized training with very experienced instructors

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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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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 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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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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