Chieftain Training - RYA & STCW Courses

06/04/2026

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The Southampton Water Activities Centre page focuses on power boating, sailing and paddling practical courses.

Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC) offers a wide range of water sports and adventure activities for schools and the local community

04/04/2026

Good Friday’s CT Level 2 Diesel Engine Maintenance Course , taught by Alan at Hamble

28/03/2026

GARBLED RADIO TRAFFIC - https://mailchi.mp/cca5222feafc/smoke-signals-may-10159703

23/03/2026

This Sunday's Outboard Maintenance with Ashley

17/03/2026

This weekend's RYA Sea Survival pool and flare sessions with John Wetton

12/03/2026

Have you completed your Advanced Powerboat course and are looking to take your newfound skills to a commercial environment?

Get your Advanced Certificate of Competence with us.

Upcoming dates available now📅
18th March
22nd April
20th May

https://chieftain.training/mca-rya-advanced-powerboat-certificate-of-competence/

09/03/2026

Last weeks STCW Medical Care, taught by Yvonne.

04/03/2026

Happy student from our Powerboat Level 2 course yesterday

03/03/2026

Are you interested in getting your Yachtmaster?

Advance your navigation skills and learn the principles of navigation and passage planning for coastal and offshore passages with our Yachtmaster Shorebased course.

Upcoming dates 📆
8th - 13th March
12th - 17th April
10th - 15th May

https://chieftain.training/rya-mca-coastal-skipper-yachtmaster-offshore-shorebased/

02/03/2026

Diesel at Chieftain Hamble!

Want to learn how to troubleshoot marine diesel engines? RYA Diesel gets you started with routine maintenance, while on day 2 with Diesel Level 2, you focus on putting those new skills to practice, with hands on troubleshooting.

Next RYA Diesel date: 14 Mar or 23 Mar
Diesel level 2 Dates: 15 Mar or 24 Mar

Dates available at:
https://chieftain.training/rya-diesel-engine-course/
https://chieftain.training/diesel-engine-maintenance-level-2/

1-day Level 2 Diesel Engine Maintenance course, which follows the RYA Diesel course. use our Volvo, Yanmar & Perkins marine training engines

25/02/2026

A few photos from Monday's Outboard Maintenance Course, taught by Ash.

23/02/2026

Yesterday's RYA Radar course taught by Matt, using our simulators.