- 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Call Us - 772-283-8130
Call Us - 772-283-8130
Founded by the late Charles F. Chapman and the late Glen D. Castle, the Chapman School has trained over 30,000 students since opening its doors in 1971. Since its inception, the School has grown from a single vessel to a modern campus of classrooms, labs, dormitories, and large training fleet – both power and sail. The Chapman School is a world-renowned boat school that encompasses 9 waterfront acres in South Florida, located just minutes by water from both the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and the Atlantic Ocean.
EIN Number: 59-1416396
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE CHARLES F. CHAPMAN SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP, INC., REGISTRATION NO.CH323, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (1-800-435-7352) OR VISITING FDACS.gov. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Founded in 1971, Chapman School of Seamanship provides certification for professional mariners, and safe boating instruction for recreational boaters, through ‘learn at the helm’ and classroom instruction.
The premier maritime educational institution that meets the evolving and expanding training and certification needs of tomorrow’s mariners.
The Chapman School is a full-service boating school that maintains a fleet of power vessels for teaching practical, underway boating skills. All vessels in the training fleet come from contributions to our Boat Donation Program for the benefit of our students.
We emphasize Learn At The Helm boating experience for all of our programs whether youth, adults, career or recreation. We can help you achieve your goals!
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World-class programs catering to
boaters of all ages and skill levels.
9-acre waterfront campus in
Stuart, FL with direct ocean access.
We’re located less than 70
nautical miles from the Bahamas.
Executive Director
Director of Operations
Director of Student Services
Sr. Student Services
PMT Instructor
Yacht & Small Craft Surveying Program Director
Sr. Navigation & Seamanship Instructor
Director of Training & Education
USCG License Training Instructor
Director of Yamaha Training
Designated The Maritime School of Florida by the State Legislature
Licensed by The Commission of Independent Education, Florida Department of Education
Approved by the United States Coast Guard under Subpart D of part 10, Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations
Approved by the State of Florida and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)
Approved for Veterans Education Benefits
Authorized by Federal Law to train non-immigrant alien students
Chartered by The State of Florida as a non-profit educational institution
Recognized by The IRS as a non-profit educational facility under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(II)
Listed as Charles F. Chapman School of Seamanship, Inc.
