Chieftain Training Centres

CHIEFTAIN TRAINING CENTRES

Chieftain Training operates from 4 training centres in the UK. They are in Hamble, Southampton, London and Helensburgh.

All correspondence and bookings are handled through our HQ, Chieftain Training – Hamble. However courses are offered as follows;

COURSES

	Chieftain Hamble	Chieftain Southampton	Chieftain London	Chieftain Scotland
Postcode	SO31 4RA	SO18 1GN / SO14 3FL	coming soon	G84 8LH
STCW Courses	✅		✅
RYA Shorebased Courses	✅		✅
HSE First Aid Courses	✅		✅	✅
GMDSS Courses	✅			✅
RYA Powerboat Courses		✅
RYA Motor Cruising Courses		✅
RYA PWC Courses		✅
12 Volt Marine Electrics	✅		✅
Outboard Maintenance	✅		✅
IMO Train the Trainer	✅		✅
Super Yacht	✅	✅
RYA Dinghy Sailing		✅
RYA Keelboat Sailing		✅
RYA Multihull Sailing		✅
RYA Windsurfing		✅
Paddlesports		✅
Schools	✅	✅
Instructor Training	✅	✅
Fast Track Programmes	✅	✅

Chieftain Training – Hamble

Our company head quarters and our largest training centre is based in the village of Hamble, a wel known yachting hub near Southampton. The Centre is easy to reach by train or car. Hamble is home to our shorebased (classroom) training. The Hamble Training Centre holds recognition with the RYA, MCA and CIEH. We have 5 training rooms (including a GMDSS suite and engineering room), ample private parking and the beach is a 1 minute walk away.

Chieftain Training – Southampton Water Activities Center (SWAC)

Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC) is home to our extensive fleet and is where our practical training takes places. Here we cater for a wide range of professionals, trainee instructors, schools and youth sailors. SWAC offers unrivalled access to Southampton Water and the Solent and has two large slipways and a pontoon accessible at any state of tide. We own multiple moorings in the area.
We also own the widest range of training craft of any RYA centre in Southampton and probably the whole country.

Chieftain Training – Scotland

Based at Rhu Marina in Helensburgh, just west of Glasgow, our Scottish training centre operates in partnership with You & Sea, who provide excellent classroom facilities.

We hold MCA approval to deliver and examine the following GMDSS courses and certifications:

This location offers convenient access for learners across Scotland and Northern England seeking high-quality, approved maritime radio training.

Mariners Wharf – Southampton

Our private boat yard on the on the River Itchen provides access to Southampton Water and the Solent.

OWN BOAT & OFFSITE TUITION (Global Training – At Sea or On Site)

In addition to our four UK-based training centres, we offer Own Boat Tuition anywhere in the world. Whether you’re preparing for a passage, learning new systems, or training your crew, we’ll tailor the instruction to suit your vessel and experience level. This service is generally intended for existing customers who have started with us in Hamble, Southampton or He;esburgh

We’re also happy to relocate selected courses to your workplace, yacht club, or training venue—ideal for groups looking for flexible, high-quality instruction in a familiar setting.

We are one of only 2 training schools the world that have MCA approval to run the full range of STCW Medical Care, PMC Update, Medical First Aid and Elementary First Aid Courses offsite (i.e. at your venue) anywhere in the UK..

Get in touch to discuss your location, needs, and how we can bring Chieftain Training to you.