Chieftain Training Reviews 341

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 96 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their extensive experience, knowledge, and ability to make learning enjoyable and engaging. The courses are described as highly useful, practical, and well-paced, with many appreciating the hands-on approach and clear instructions. People found the overall service excellent, highlighting the supportive and professional environment that fosters confidence and skill development. However, some customers mentioned that instructors occasionally strayed off-topic with anecdotes, and felt that some end-of-day activities were irrelevant, leading to extended course times.

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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

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

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


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

Doug's Advanced Powerboat Instructors…

Doug's Advanced Powerboat Instructors Course truly stands out as an exceptional experience. He tailored the material precisely to the participants' skill levels, ensuring we acquired the necessary knowledge to become competent instructors. His vast expertise clearly shines through in his teaching.

21 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very worthwhile 2 days learning about marine electrics

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 around marine electrics and also boat systems and how all this is put together to make boat electrical systems work. The use of the multimeter, clamp metre and soldering were extremely beneficial even for those who had some knowledge

A very worthwhile 2 days and i will feel a lot more confident when i next start fault finding on a yacht,

13 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Kennett &Avon Canal Trust

The Kennett &Avon Canal Trust, have used Chieftain Training for our First Aid training for a number of years, the reason for this is that they offer and deliver a fantastic service. Simply the best.

7 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HELM O - well done Chieftain!

Great content, great facilities, great instructor - what's not to like!

Comfortable learning environment, comprehensive material, students from a variety of backgrounds and a friendly inclusive approach all contributed to an excellent course.

Thanks

17 December 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

GOC course review

Alan, our instructor, is highly knowledgeable, dynamic, and enthusiastic. He made a long and challenging course an engaging and rewarding experience.

15 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Advanced Powerboat Instructors Course

Advanced Powerboat Instructors Course. Another excellent course, delivered by Doug. Pitched at the right level for the students on the course and delivering what we needed to know to become effective instructors, based on his obviously extensive experience.

9 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of the best 12 Volt…

This is one of the best 12 Volt Electrical courses I have attended. It was very hands-on and not overly theoretical or jargon-heavy. It was also paced at varying levels, so no one was held back. If you are looking to do a 12-volt course, Chieftain training should be your first choice.

29 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Six day boat maintenance course

I completed the six day boat maintenance course. I had previous experience but no formal training. This course provided a good basic foundation filling in gaps of my knowledge and expanding it so I will have more confidence in my general maintenance and problem solving ability. The centre is well equipped and instructors knowledgeable and enthusiastic in their subject. Very much recommended.

28 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent course

Excellent course. Good content, teaching aids and demonstrations. Well delivered by a knowledgeable and informative instructor

18 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For me

For me, Alan made the course most enjoyable. Spending 18 hours talking about quite awful situations were made easier with Alan's knowledge & presentation skills.

12 November 2025
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