By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The new proposed operator of Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC), it has been revealed.
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Council leaders are expected to sign off on awarding a lease to Chieftain Training to take over Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC) in Floating Bridge Road on the western bank of the River Itchen
Chieftain Training is the trading name of two separate not-for-profit organisations – SWTCW Ltd and Southampton Boat Club Ltd – which aim to promote maritime safety, competence and enjoyment on the water.
The previous operating contract for SWAC, which ended in August, was held by Places Leisure when Active Nation ceased trading.
Southampton Water Activities Centre in Floating Bridge Road. Photo: LDRS
Cabinet members will be asked to approve leasing the site to the maritime training organisation at a meeting on Tuesday, November 25, as part of the council’s leisure transformation programme.
The project sought to find organisations to take on the centre either through lease or sale.
An officer report said the proposal included a commitment to provide vocational training for people wishing to pursue a career in the marine industry.
It will also facilitate sailing, yachting, jet skiing, sub-aqua, water skiing, ocean rowing, powerboating, and angling by the provision of moorings, equipment storage, changing facilities, refereeing, judging, training, and coaching, alongside supporting lifeboat charities.
SWAC staff would transfer to Chieftain Training when the lease starts, scheduled for January 1, 2026, subject to cabinet approval.
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