Boating Essentials - CPC 100
Total: 2 Days

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

This is the first certification level in the CPC series and is specifically designed to provide the fundamentals of boating safety, and “on the water skills.”  It is the foundation for future learning and is geared toward those individuals who are new to boating as well as experienced boaters with no prior formal training. Through Chapman School’s unique, “Learn at the Helm”™ teaching approach, students are able to combine elements taught in the classroom with underway practice onboard one of the Chapman School training vessels.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This intensive 12 hour course may be taken as a stand alone program or as part of the CPC 1000 training and certification course.  Training includes 8 hours of class time and 4 hours of on-the-water skills practice.

Legal Requirements & Regulations - Boat Registration, Hull Identification, Safety Equipment.

Getting Underway - Preparation, Float Plan, Leaving the dock or pier, Skipper's responsibility.

Operating Your Boat - Basic Rules of the Road, Vessel Right of Way, Aids to Navigation.

Anchoring - Choosing location, Selecting anchors.

On the water skills - Boat handling practice at the helm.

Special Topics - Marlinspike (knots & lines), Weather, Hypothermia, Ski signals, Environmental Issues.

ADMISSION

Each class is limited to a minimum of 3 students and a maximum of 12 students. The minimum acceptable age is 11 years. Each student must submit a Registration Form completed and signed (by a parent or guardian if under 18). Students must have an official photo ID on the first day of class.  Each student is required to furnish his/her own deck shoes.

CERTIFICATION

All students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a “Certificate of Completion” from the Chapman School of Seamanship.  CPC 100 certification will be awarded to students who pass the CPC written exam and the boat handling skills test given at the conclusion of the program.  CPC 100 certification also earns a student his or her  NASBLA “Boating Safety Identification Card” required of certain boaters in most states.

A student may opt to take only the NASBLA 75 question written exam and, with a score of 80% or higher, he or she will earn their NASBLA certification.

CLASS SCHEDULE - 2008

TUITION & FEES

• Tuition Dep....$50.00    Tuition Bal....$300.00    Tuition Total....$350.00

• The Registration Form must be completed and signed (by a  parent or guardian if the applicant is younger than 17) and returned to the Chapman School along with the $50 non-refundable deposit.

• Tuition balance is due in full 10 days prior to the start of class.

• Tuition includes books, supplies, and laboratory fees.

• Tuition does not include housing, board, or transportation.

• All costs are payable in U.S. currency only.

• The Chapman School accepts Discover, Visa, or MasterCard

REFUND POLICY

• If the application is not accepted by the Chapman School, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested within three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested more than three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, but before the beginning of classroom instruction, the applicant is obligated for the non-refundable tuition deposit, which may be applied to a future boating course within one year.

• For the student terminating training after the beginning of the course, the student is obligated for the full amount of the contract price.

• Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

STUDENT HOUSING

Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each unit contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette and a screened porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of two. All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, countertop range and cooking utensils.  Housing is offered on a space available basis. Sorry, no pets.

Housing Fees
Security Deposit....$50.00    Housing Fee (per night)....$50.00
For a second or third person in the party add $5 per night/per person.  Housing fee includes utilities.

Housing Security Deposit & Refund

• Security deposit is due with the Registration Form and the housing fee is due 10 days prior to the start of class to reserve accommodations.

• If a student cannot attend the class in which he or she is registered, housing fees and deposits are refundable.

• Once a student moves into the facilities, no fees will be refunded except the $50 security deposit, and that within 30 days after the inspection of the vacated room.

• In the event any student does damage to the accommodations,  he or she will be responsible for the replacement cost and labor required to repair the damaged Chapman School property.

• In the event the damage exceeds $50, the student will be responsible for the additional costs of repair.

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Download the Registration Form

2. Complete, Print, and Sign

3. Fax to us at (772) 283-2019

Registration Form (pdf)