Chieftain Training Reviews 327

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 86 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their expertise, patience, and engaging teaching styles, making the learning process enjoyable and effective. People frequently highlight the excellent user experience, noting that the courses are well-structured, practical, and delivered in a relaxed atmosphere. The service provided is often described as top-notch, with many consumers appreciating the clear instructions and the hands-on approach to learning. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quality of the courses and the valuable knowledge gained, which instills confidence in their abilities.

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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

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A useful course for a new boat owner like myself. I would highly recommend booking both the RYA and Diesel Level 2 days together as you go into more detail with extra hands on experience than you will... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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


Company details

  1. Training Centre
  2. Boat Rental 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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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

25 July 2024
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Thanks for the review Marcus, we do enjoy own boat tuition

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable instructors and very good…

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

21 July 2024
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Thanks David, we are glad you enjoy the GMDSS ROC Course. We do pride ourselves on having the best GMDSS kit available.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

6 July 2024
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Thanks Marquis, gad you enjoyed it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GMDSS

Friendly and knowledgeable staff all industry based. Fully equipped classroom. Plenty of hands on not death by PowerPoint. The course notes are really well presented and easy to follow. Bottomless tea and coffee enough said. Many thanks

15 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Part 2 Engine Maintenance Training…

Our Part 2 Engine Maintenance Training Day with Chieftain was excellent. Lots of practical advice and a rare opportunity to be hands on with a range of engines. I can thoroughly recommend this course.

28 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perhaps the most effective and…

Perhaps the most effective and enjoyable course I have ever done. The Instructor was highly knowledgeable and able to translate that knowledge into easily understandable terms; questions were encouraged and answered thoroughly. The course more than met my expectations.

28 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second day well worth it

This was an excellent two days. Having read a detailed book on the syllabus I learnt so much more in the classes and in discussion with the tutor. He was clearly very experienced and knowledgeable. The second day built upon the standard RYA course and gave hands on experience on fault finding, fixing common problems and working on a range of engines and electrical systems.

23 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GOC at Chieftain

Enjoyed my time at Chieftain on the GOC, very good delivery and training by the instructor.

24 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gmdss goc

Very good training centre good knowledgeable instructors highly recommend to all

Learning was delivered to a high standard

18 March 2024
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