Thank you for choosing us for your training, we are looking forward to your course and we will do everything we can to make it memorable, interesting, fun and educational. Please take a few minutes to read the pre-course information below.
SHOREBASED COURSES JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
The Joining Instructions below cover all shorebased (classroom) courses. please read these top six paragraphs down to the header “Detailed Information,” then read the information specific to your course
WHERE
Courses are run in Southampton and Helensburgh. Click on the relevant link to view map, directions etc.
- Chieftain Offshore Survival Centre, Willments Shipyard, Woolston, Southampton, SO197HS
- Chieftain (Scotland), Rhu Marina, Helensburgh, G84 8LH, Scotland
PRE REQUISITES
Some of our courses have pre requisites, these are not optional, they are requirements. If you are unsure what they are please check back against the relevant product page/course description (links are provide in the course details below).
CERTIFICATION
Certification for most courses is issued at the discretion of your Instructor and the Principal. The certificate is usually issued at the end of the course before you leave. There are a minority of courses (GMDSS, Advanced Powerboat COC and RYA Instructor Courses which are certified by RYA HQ or AMERC, and therefore posted to you after your course/exam. All of our courses require 100% attendance. For STCW and MCA courses we are unable to certify if you if you have not brought an accepted photo ID (Passport, Driving license, UK COC, Seaman’s Discharge Book or National ID).
MEALS
Tea and coffee is included. Meals are not included, we recommend you bring a packed lunch.
DETAILED INFORMATION
Now please click on the relevant course title below for course specific information
12-VOLT MARINE ELECTRICS
The two days are very “hands on” and practical with some short theory sessions between practical sessions. There is no formal assessment. Your certificate will arrive by email/PDF after the course, usually within two working days of the course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm clothes as the workshop can be cold, (even on a warm day)
- No flip flops or open toe shoes
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
The 12 Volt course description can be found at 12 Volt Marine Electrics
If you have a 12 Volt related question, specific to your own boat there may be time to address this on day 2, please bring relevant photos, circuit diagrams, manuals etc.
CIEH FOOD SAFETY
These courses are offered both in the classroom and by webinar (zoom). If you have booked the webinar option we will email 2 or so days before the course with login details etc. Both classroom and zoom courses culminate in a multiple choice assessment paper. If you do not pass you can resit for free once within 12 months. A handbook is included in the course fee. Your certificate will arrive by email/PDF after the course, usually within two working days of the course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
The course descriptions can be found at
GMDSS LONG RANGE CERTIFICATE (LRC)
ESSENTIAL PRE COURSE PREPARATION
- Learn the Phonetic Alphabet
- Learn the essential LRC Pre Course Reading
RECOMMENDED PRE COURSE PREPARATION
- Complete the RYA Short Range Certificate Course
- Read the following help guides
During the Long Range course your Instructor will take you through all aspects of MF, HF, VHF, DSC, Navtex, EPIRBs and SART. Do not worry if some of these terms/abbreviations are unfamiliar at the moment. Throughout the course you will be using our live simulators in the classroom. On day 4 an external examiner will conduct the 3 portions of the AMERC exam. We will book the exam for you. The Examiner will not be able to start the exam if you do not have 4 passport photographs, photo ID and the exam fee. You may finish slightly earlier on the final day. The exam consist of three sections;
- A RT Exercise, which we will practice several times during your course
- A written paper, (we will practice plenty mock question during your course)
- A practical exercise using all of the equipment, which we will familiarise you with during the course
It is essential that you learn the information in the above “LRC Pre Course Reading” (above) before the course as there will be a considerable amount of procedures to learn during the course.
Following a successful exam, your LRC Certificate of Competence will arrive through the post from AMERC, usually within 7-21 days of your course, however please allow up to 28 days before contacting them/us.
The course description can be found at Long Range Certificate.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Photo ID (Passport, Driving License or National ID)
- 4 Passport photographs of yourself
- AMERC Exam Fee
- Packed lunch each day
GMDSS LRC SATELLITE MODULE (Sat Mod)
PRE COURSE PREPARATION
If is is sometime since taking your LRC and you are a little rusty then pull out your LRC course notes and remind yourself of the content, there is some info at LRC Pre Course Reading.
Your Instructor will take you through the contents of the satellite module and prepare you for the exam. You will make use of our Inmarsat C and Fleet Broadband simulators. The exam usually takes place late afternoon/early evening. The exact finish time varies depending on numbers. The Examiner will not be able to start the exam if you do not have 4 passport photographs, photo ID and the exam fee. The exam consists of two sections;
- A written paper, (you will take 3 mock written papers during the training day)
- A practical exercise using Inmarsat C, which we will familiarise you with during the day
Following a successful exam, your new LRC (with Satellite Endorsement) will arrive through the post from AMERC, usually within 7-21 days of your course, however please allow up to 28 days before contacting them/us.
The course description can be found at LRC Satellite Module.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Photo ID (Passport, Driving License or National ID)
- 4 Passport photographs of yourself
- Your existing LRC (which will be surrendered and re-issued)
- AMERC Exam Fee
- Packed lunch
GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (GOC) & RESTRICTED OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (ROC)
PRE COURSE PREPERATION
- Learn the Phonetic Alphabet
- Read Marine Radio Regulations
- Read What is GMDSS?
During the course your Instructor will take you through all aspects of DSC, Navtex, EPIRB, SART and VHF (+MF, HF & Inmarsat on GOC). Do not worry if theses terms/abbreviations are unfamiliar at the moment. You will make use of our live simulators in the classroom. On the final day of your course the external examiner will conduct the 3 portions of the AMERC exam. We will book the exam for you. The Examiner will not be able to start the exam if you do not have 4 passport photographs, ID and the exam fee. It is likely that you will finish earlier on the final day. The exam consist of three sections;
- RT Exercise, which we will practice several times during your course
- Written paper, (we will practice plenty mock question during your course)
- Practical exercise using all of the equipment which we will familiarise you with during the course
The paper certificate will arrive through the post from the AMERC, usually within 3-4 weeks of your course, however please allow up to 5 weeks before contacting them/us.
The course description(s) can be found at General Operator Certificate or Restricted Operator Certificate.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Photo ID (Passport, Driving License or National ID)
- 4 Passport photographs of yourself
- AMERC Exam Fee
- Packed lunch each day
HSE EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
Please wear loose and comfortable clothing (no skirt or dress), as you will be practicing the recovery position. The day includes practical and theory sessions. The Instructor will check you have understood the important principles. You will receive a copy of our First Aid Manual. Your certificate will arrive by email/PDF after the course, usually within two working days of the course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Wear loose comfortable clothing (ideally not heels or tight skirt)
- Packed lunch
OPTIONAL RYA FIRST AID DUAL CERTIFICATION
As the RYA and HSE First Aid Course syllabi are closely aligned we can run both courses together, if you would like to dual certify then there is a charge of £15 and you may have a slightly later finish. Please let us know in advance. The course descriptions can be found at;
HSE FIRST AID AT WORK (FAW) & RE QUALIFICATION
Please wear loose and comfortable clothing (no skirt or dress), as you will be practicing the recovery position. The course includes practical and theory sessions. The Instructor will check you have understood the important principles and there is a formal assessment on the last day. You will receive a copy of our FAW First Aid Manual. Your certificate will arrive by email/PDF after the course, usually within two working days of the course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Wear loose comfortable clothing (ideally not heels or tight skirt)
- Packed lunch
- Your existing FAW certificate if attending the FAW re qualification course
OPTIONAL RYA FIRST AID DUAL CERTIFICATION
On the first day of the FAW course you will cover the syllabus of the RYA First Aid Course if you would like to dual certify then there is a charge of £15. Please let us know in advance. The course descriptions can be found at;
OUTDOOR FIRST AID
Please wear loose and comfortable clothing (no skirt or dress), suitable for outdoor training. Please dress appropriately for the time of year and bring a coat/jacket. You will also need footwear that is suitable for grassy and possibly muddy areas. The course includes practical and theory sessions. Assessment is continual. You will receive a copy of our First Aid Manual. Your certificate will arrive by email/PDF after the course, usually within two working days of the course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed lunches
OPTIONAL FIRST AID DUAL/TRI CERTIFICATION
During this 16 hour course you will cover the content of the RYA First Aid Course and the HSE Emergency First Aid Course as well as much more. You have the option therefore to dual certify (extra £20) with either of them or tri certify (extra £35) with all three certificates without any further training. Plesea let us know in advance if you require either of these options.
The course description can be found at Outdoor First Aid
OUTBOARD ENGINE MAINTENANCE
This course concerns itself with petrol outboard engines. Some sessions are theory but most are “hands on” with the engines. Your certificate will arrive by email/PDF after the course, usually within two working days of the course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm clothes as the workshop can be cold, (even on a warm day)
- Wear old clothes or overalls that can be worn when working on the engine(s)
- Steel toe cap boots (if you have them), no flip flops or open toe shoes
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
The course description can be found at Outboard Maintenance.
RYA COASTAL SKIPPER/YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE SHOREBASED
On the first day/evening you will be issued an RYA pack, practice charts, exercise book and RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Course notes. On the first day/evening, your instructor will start with the Day Skipper Chart work assessment, containing 4 questions (position fix, estimated position, course to steer and a tidal heights/curve problem). This is intended as a refresher. You should be familiar with these topics before the course starts. During the course you will cover advanced coastal and offshore navigation, IRPCS, meteorology and safety; these subjects will all make you a better skipper. Assessment is based on attendance and overall understanding. There are three assessment papers.
Before your course you should learn the IRPCS (night lights and day shapes). Although your instructor will go through them, there is not time on the course to learn them from scratch. You should arrive ready for the IRPCS Assessment paper. Students attending night school will have time during the course to study. Please ensure that your overall standard of navigation is to the level of Day Skipper.
WHAT TO BRING
- Note Pad & Pen
- 2b pencils, eraser & sharpener
- Pair of Drawing compasses
- Calculator (optional)
- Laptop or Mac Book (if you have one)
- Packed Lunch
You will also require Chart 5011, a Training Almanac, Dividers and a Plotter. For 6-day and split weekend courses we will lend you this equipment (however it cannot be taken away between weekends). Night school students however will need to purchase these items so they can complete any home work, you can do this from us on the first evening or through a chandlery.
USEFUL PRE COURSE READING
- RYA Navigation Handbook (Bartlett)
- RYA Weather Handbook (Chris Tibbs)
- Meteorological Terms for Yachtmasters
- International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea
-
A Seaman’s Guide to the Rule of the Road (Ford)
The course description can be found at RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased
RYA DAY SKIPPER SHOREBASED
During your course you will be introduced to navigation, seamanship, IRPCS, electronic navigation and meteorology. While the course is based on continual assessment and attendance, there are two assessment papers taken towards the end of the course. Your instructor will outline the course programme to you on the first day/evening.
There is no specific preparation required before this course, although there will be homework during the course. At the start of your course we will issue you with the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased pack which includes 2 practice charts, a question book and the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course Notes.
WHAT TO BRING
- Note Pad & Pen
- 2b pencils, eraser & sharpener
- Pair of Drawing compasses
- Calculator (optional)
- Packed Lunch
You will also require Chart 5011, a Training Almanac, Dividers and a Plotter. For 5-day and split weekend courses we will lend you this equipment (however it cannot be taken away between weekends). Night school students however will need to purchase these items so they can complete any home work, you can do this from us on the first evening or through a chandlery.
The course description can be found at RYA Day Skipper Shorebased
RYA DIESEL COURSE &/OR DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE LEVEL 2
These two courses are generally run back to back on consecutive days, although, you may have only booked one of them.
Although our training engines are well looked after please be prepared to get “hands on” and do not wear anything that must not get dirty. The day is divided between some theory session and practical session on the training engines. If you have any questions specific to your engine please bring your engine manual.
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm clothes as the workshop can be cold, even on a warm day
- Wear old clothes or overalls that can be worn when working on the engine(s)
- Steel toe cap boots (if you have them), no flip flops or open toe shoes
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
The course descriptions can be found at RYA Diesel and Diesel Engine Maintenance Level 2
RYA ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION & SEAMANSHIP
During your course you will be introduced to navigation, seamanship, IRPCS, electronic navigation and meteorology. While the course is based on continual assessment and attendance, there are two assessment papers taken towards the end of the course. Your instructor will outline the course programme to you on the first day/evening.
There is no specific preparation required before this course, although there will be homework during the course. At the start of your course we will issue you with the RYA Essential Navigation Pack, which includes 2 practice charts, a question book and the RYA Course Notes.
WHAT TO BRING
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- Note Pad & Pen
- 2b pencils, eraser & sharpener
- Packed lunch
The course description can be found at RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship
RYA FIRST AID
Please wear loose and comfortable clothing (no skirt or dress), as you will be practicing the recovery position. The day includes practical and theory sessions. The Instructor will check you have understood the important principles. Certification is issued on the day. You will receive a copy of our First Aid Manual.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Wear loose comfortable clothing (ideally not heels or tight skirt)
- Packed lunch
DUAL FIRST AID CERTIFICATION (STCW ELEMENTARY FIRST AID)
If at the time of booking you opted to dual certify with STCW, you will need to email us a scan of your ID (passport, driving licence, UK COC or national ID) before the course to info@chieftain.training
DUAL FIRST AID CERTIFICATION (HSE ELEMENTARY FIRST AID)
If at the time of booking you opted to dual certify with HSE Emergency First Aid at Work your additional certificate will be sent as a PDF attachment after the course (usually within 2 working days).
RYA RADAR
Training takes place in our classroom, using PC based Radar simulators so there is plenty opportunity to experiment and practice the skills you are learning. The RYA course book and certification is included in the course fee. If you have bought your own personal radar simulator license from us then you will receive the license key by email.
WHAT TO BRING FOR RYA RADAR
- Notepad & Pen
- 2B pencil, eraser & sharpener
- Pair of drawing compasses
- Plotter and dividers (if you happen to have them)
- Packed Lunch
While no experience of Radar is required before the course, it is useful if you have a basic understanding of navigation and of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea. In particular Rule 19, part of which is described below. It will also help if you have at least seen a radar set switched on and in action before.
Extract from Rule 19 – Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility.
(a) This rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.
(b) Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate manoeuvre
(c) Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility when complying with the rules.
(d) A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing and/or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when such action consists of an alteration of course, so far as possible the following shall be avoided:
• An alteration of course to port for a vessel forwards of the beam, other than for a vessel being overtaken.
• An alteration of course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.
• Except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does not exist, every vessel which hears apparently forwards of her beam the fog signal of another vessel, or which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with another vessel forwards of her beam, shall reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course. She shall if necessary take all her way off and in any event navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.
The course description can be found at RYA Radar.
RYA OCEAN YACHTMASTER SHOREBASED
On the first day/evening we will issue with the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Pack. You will find an accurate watch useful for the outdoor sextant session. During your course you will learn how to use the sextant and navigate by the celestial bodies. The course also covers ocean passage planning, safety and worldwide meteorology. The course is based on continual assessment and one paper at the end of the week.
With regard to astro-navigation, the course will start from basic principles. In terms of preparation please ensure the following subjects are not rusty; estimated position, variation, deviation, chart projections and latitude and longitude. An understanding of the running fix will also help greatly.
WHAT TO BRING
- Note pad & pen
- 2b pencils, eraser & sharpener
- Drawing compasses
- Calculator (optional)
- Warm coat (as there will be an outdoor sextant session)
- Plotter and dividers (if you have your own)
- Sextant (if you have your own, but please don’t buy one just for this course)
- Packed Lunch each day
USEFUL PRE COURSE READING
- RYA Astro Navigation Handbook (Bartlett)
- RYA Weather Handbook (Chris Tibbs)
The course description can be found at RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased
RYA SEA SURVIVAL COURSE
Half of the course is lecture based in our classroom; there is also a practical two-hour pool session and an outdoor flare session. For the pool session you will need to wear your swimming costume and our oilskins/water-proofs. If you prefer to wear you own please ensure they are clean and the pockets are empty. You are welcome to wear your own life jacket or use one of ours. Thermal layers and footwear are not required for the pool session. RYA certification is provided on the day as is the RYA Sea Survival Course Notes.
DUAL SEA SURVIVAL CERTIFICATION (STCW PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES)
If at the time of booking you opted to dual certify you will need to email us a scan of your ID (passport, driving licence, UK COC or national ID) before the course to info@chieftain.training
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
- Outdoor coat for the flare session
- For the pool session
- Swimming Costume
- Towel for the pool session
- Bin liner or similar for wet kit
- Wet weather gear (optional, you may use ours for no charge)
- Life Jacket (optional, you may use ours for no charge)
Useful but not essential Pre Course Reading includes;
- Survive the Savage Sea by Dougal Robertson
- 117 days adrift by Maurice and Maralyn Bailey
- Essentials of Sea Survival by Frank Golden / Mike Tipton
COMMUTING TO THE POOL
The pool is off-site, generally students car share however if there are not enough cars in the group then expect to use a taxi. Please be prepared to either drive or to contribute to either parking or a taxi if necassary.
The course description can be found at RYA Sea Survival.
RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE
Prior to your course you will receive the RYA SRC Handbook from us. Where possible we send this as an email code for the E-book version. This ensures the book will not be lost in the post, it gets to you on time and anyone booking late still receives it. The E-Book can only be activated by one user so once you have activated it we can not re-use it. If you prefer a printed book then you must tell us at the point of booking and pay the extra fee.
Your Pre course preparation is
- Read the book, using your personal E-book redemption code
- Learn the Phonetic Alphabet
- Pay the RYA online at RYA Exam Payment for your Short Range Certificate. They will email you a form that you need to print and bring to the course. This fee is separate from the course fee which you have paid to us
During the day your Instructor will take you through all aspects of VHF, DSC, Navtex, EPIRBs and SART, do not worry if theses terms/abbreviations are unfamiliar at the moment. You will make use of our live VHF/DSC simulators in the classroom and our live Navtex set. At the end of the day the Instructor will swap places with an Assessor. The Assessor will not be able to start the exam if you do not have a passport photograph and the RYA form. The assessment is between 45 and 90 minutes (depending on numbers) and is straightforward once you have completed the training day.
The paper certificate will arrive through the post from the RYA, usually within 7-21 days of your course, however please allow up to 28 days before contacting them/us.
The course description can be found at RYA Short Range Certificate.
WHAT TO BRING
- Passport Photograph of yourself
- Passport, Driving License or National ID
- Printed PDF form from the RYA confirming you have pre paid for the exam/ certificate
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
RYA SHORT RANGE EXAM ONLY
This option is only for those who have competed an online SRC course (or hold a pre GMDSS UK marine radio certificate).
Your Pre exam preparation is
- Read the book, that was issued when you booked the online course
- Pay the RYA online at RYA Exam Payment for your Short Range Certificate. They will email you a form that you need to print and bring to the course. This fee is separate from the course fee which you have paid to us
- Notify us asap of which centre you took your online course with so that we can obtain your certification sticker from them. if we can not obtain it, there is a £15 charge for a replacement one
The assessment is between 60 and 90 minutes (depending on numbers) and is straightforward if you have completed the online course in full. There is a brief opportunity before the exam to familiarise yourself with the set you will be using
The paper certificate will arrive through the post from the RYA, usually within 7-21 days of your course, however please allow up to 28 days before contacting them/us.
The exam description can be found at RYA Short Range Exam Only.
WHAT TO BRING
- Passport Photograph of yourself
- Passport, Driving License or National ID
- Printed PDF form from the RYA confirming you have pre paid for the exam/ certificate
- Printed or digital online course completion certificate (or your old Restricted VHF certificate)
- Notepad & Pen
STCW BASIC SAFETY TRAINING (BST)
This 5-day programme is run across two centre. Days 1-3 take place at Fire Aid and they will email you separate Joining Instructions. Days 4 and 5 take place at Chieftain Training, Southampton, please see the details for the next two courses immediately below (EFA & PST).
STCW FIRST AID & MEDICAL COURSES (EFA, MFA, PMC, UPMC))
Certification is issued at the discretion of Chieftain Training and is conditional on both 100% attendance and successfully completing any assessments. Medical FirstAid Students will be dual certified with HSE First Aid at Work as well.
PRE COURSE PREPERATION
Please email us in advance with a scan of your photo ID (Passport, driving Licence, National ID, Seaman’s Discharge book or UK Certificate of Competence). This will speed up the ID check on the morning of your course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Photo ID- one of
- Passport / National ID
- Driving Licence
- Seaman’s Discharge book
- UK Certificate of Competence
- Note Pad & Pen
- Packed lunch
- Wear loose comfortable clothing for the classroom
- Existing PMC certificate (if on the update course)
The course descriptions can be found at;
STCW PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES (PST)
Certification is issued at the discretion of Chieftain Training and is conditional on both 100% attendance and successfully completing any assessments.
PRE COURSE PREPERATION
Please email us in advance with a scan of your photo ID (Passport, driving Licence, National ID, Seaman’s Discharge book or UK Certificate of Competence). This will speed up the ID check on the morning of your course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Photo ID (see above list)
- Note Pad & Pen
- Packed lunch
- Existing Certificate (if you are attending an update)
- Swimming Costume and towel for the pool session
- Bin liner or similar for wet kit
- Wet weather gear (optional, you may use ours for no charge)
- Life Jacket (optional, you may use ours for no charge)
We recommend that you do not bring any valuables with you.
COMMUTING TO THE POOL
Be aware that the practical element of this course is off-site and we will ask the group to drive there. You must therefore budget for a taxi fare or parking. More details about the location of the pool will be given on the day.
The course description can be found at STCW Personal Survival Techniques
WEATHER FOR YACHTSMEN
The course is classroom based. Your certificate will arrive by email/PDF after the course, usually within two working days of the course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Plotter and dividers (if you have them)
- Packed Lunch
- A forecast for the Southampton area, Solent, Southern coastline or Southern UK for the day of the course, if you are attending as a couple then you should each source a forecast separately so they are not from the same source.
WORLD SAILING PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES ( & REFRESHER)
The course is two days, (refresher courses are only one day). The course involves a number of discussions led by our instructor as well as some practical sessions (in the pool, workshop and outdoors). Assessment is continual, certification is provided at the end of the course and is valid for five years. While the course is aimed at offshore race crew the level of content is relevant to all offshore sailors.
Useful but not essential Pre Course Reading includes;
- Total Loss by Jack Coote and Paul Gelder
- World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations
- RORC Programme (if you are competing in RORC Offshore events)
WHAT TO BRING
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
- Outdoor coat for the flare session
- For the pool session
- Swimming Costume
- Towel for the pool session
- Bin liner or similar for wet kit
- Wet weather gear (optional, you may use ours for no charge)
- Life Jacket (optional, you may use ours for no charge)
If attending the refresher course you must bring your existing ISAF Offshore Safety Certificate or World Sailing Personal Survival Techniques Certificate or a scan of it (or emial it to us in advance)
The course descriptions can be found at World Sailing Personal Survival Techniques.and World Sailing Personal Survival Techniques Refresher.
COMMUTING TO THE POOL
The pool is off-site, generally students car share however if there are not enough cars in the group then expect to use a taxi. Please be prepared to either drive or to contribute to either parking or a taxi if necessary.
DUAL CERTIFICATION (ADD STCW PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES)
If at the time of booking you opted and paid to dual certify, you will need to email us a scan of your ID (passport, driving licence, UK COC or national ID) before the course to info@chieftain.training If you did not add this but would like to, then please drop us an email.
YACHT MAINTENANCE WEEK
6 days hands on training in our workshop
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm clothes as the workshop can be cold, even on a warm day
- No flip flops or open toe shoes
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
The Yacht Rigging course description can be found at Yacht Rigging & Rope Splicing.
YACHT RIGGING & ROPE SPLICING
The day is a mixture of practical and theory sesisonts. There is no formal assessment. Your certificate will arrive by email/PDF after the course, usually within two working days of the course.
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm clothes as the workshop can be cold, even on a warm day
- No flip flops or open toe shoes
- Notepad & Pen
- Packed Lunch
The Yacht Rigging course description can be found at Yacht Rigging & Rope Splicing.