Chieftain Training - RYA & STCW Courses

08/05/2026

Are you a beginner looking to get into boating?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 (PB2) is the perfect place to start!

Dates available as soon as 16th May📅
https://chieftain.training/rya-powerboat-level-2-southampton/

08/05/2026

Some images from our recent Sea Survival courses, taught by John and Ash.

08/05/2026

IMO Training Course for Instructors 6.09 (Train the Trainer). Next course is 18th May. This is the qualification required by Instructors who want to teach STCW and MCA Courses.

5-day IMO Train the Trainer, Training Course for Instructors, based on model course 6.09 will allow you to teach MCA and STCW Courses

01/05/2026

RYA Diesel Courses in Hamble. Ideal for beginners looking to become more self reliant in the essential maintenance of inboard diesel engines!

1 Day courses twice a month starting as soon as 7 May, 16 May or 13 June.

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course, run fortnightly in Hamble and monthly in London using our Volvo, Yanmar & Perkins marine engines.

30/04/2026

Boat Safety - Essential Equipment - https://mailchi.mp/b8bcdda6390b/smoke-signals-may-10161096

19/04/2026

Today’s Level 2 Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance course, at Hamble, delivered by Joe

19/04/2026

RYA Coastal Skipper (Power) course last week with Adam.

18/04/2026

Today's RYA Diesel Course at Hamble

18/04/2026

Up and Coming GMDSS dates for workboat, super yacht and merchant crew.

ROC 20-22 April- Hamble
ROC 25-27 April- Helensburgh
GOC 25 April to 1 May Helensburgh
ROC 8-10 May - Hamble
GOC 8-15 May - Hamble
LRC 23-26 May - Hamble
ROC 23-25 May Helensburgh
GOC 23-30 May Helensburgh

If you are not sure which GMDSS course is for you, check out our handy table at

We offer 5 different GMDSS training courses in Southampton, The SRC, LRC, Satellite Module, ROC and GOC. All are approved by the MCA.

11/04/2026

Bit of Night Nav. for the Tender Operator course tonight at our Southampton Centre, with Instructor Peter.

10/04/2026

The RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course (aka RYA Day Skipper Theory Course) is the ideal starting point for aspiring skippers (and their first mate), either motor or sail.

Upcoming dates available now 📅
25th April
2nd May
20th June