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Call Us - 772-283-8130
Call Us - 772-283-8130
The objective of CPC 1000 is to provide boaters with the knowledge and skills necessary to become safer, more confident and competent mariners. This course concentrates on the fundamental seamanship, navigation and boat handling skills essential to every boater and is the first step toward the more advanced CPC certification levels.
If you are new to boating, CPC 1000 is the ideal starting place. Whether you own your own boat or simply want to become a competent “crew” member, Chapman School’s proven, “Learn at the Helm”™ teaching methods enable you to develop your skills and abilities quickly. The classroom elements are combined with hands-on, practical instruction while underway aboard a Chapman School training vessel.
If you have “on the water” experience, CPC 1000 is a great way to expand your knowledge. And, in addition to improving existing abilities under the guidance of professional, US Coast Guard licensed instructors, your skill level will be officially certified by the internationally renowned Chapman School of Seamanship. Certification may entitle you to discounts on your vessel insurance.
CPC 1000 is a prerequisite for the more advanced levels of the Chapman Powerboat Certification program series.
NEXT START DATE - APR 08, 2024
My family (wife, 2 sons and myself) had a great weekend at Chapman this past weekend to complete the CPC 100 Boating Essentials Course. Captain Al was awesome to add vivid examples to the didactic so we could all understand better.
My family (wife, 2 sons and myself) had a great weekend at Chapman this past weekend to complete the CPC 100 Boating Essentials Course. Captain Al was awesome to add vivid examples to the didactic so we could all understand better.
| Course No. | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01-24 | 01/08 | 01/12 |
| 02-24 | 02/05 | 02/09 |
| 03-24 | 03/04 | 03/08 |
| 04-24 | 04/08 | 04/12 |
| 05-24 | 05/13 | 05/17 |
| 08-24 | 08/05 | 08/09 |
| 09-24 | 09/09 | 09/13 |
| 10-24 | 10/07 | 10/11 |
| 11-24 | 10/28 | 11/01 |
| 12-24 | 12/09 | 12/13 |
Classes run: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday with 1 hour lunch
Seamanship & Safety (8 hours) – Includes seamanship under power, boating laws and regulations, operating your boat safely, marlinspike and line handling.
Navigation (6 hours) – Includes aids to navigation, basic chart navigation and an introduction to plotting tools and dead reckoning.
Intro to Boat Maintenance (2 hours) – Includes procedures for conducting a pre-departure vessel check out and an overview of routine and preventive vessel maintenance.
Introduction to Marine Electronics (2 hours) – Includes how to use a marine VHF radio, depth sounder and GPS unit (Global Positioning System).
Boat Handling (12 hours) – Underway boat handling exercises including docking bow and stern first in a protected slip, backing down 100 yards in a narrow channel, coming alongside a facing pier, both port and starboard (e.g., a fuel dock), 360 degree turns in tight quarters, identifying and using aids to navigation (underway) and correct procedures for anchoring along with an anchoring exercise.
Persons attending the 5-day program must be at least 15 years of age or older and in good health.
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.
This course requires a minimum of three students. Should you be the only student in the class requesting a particular vessel type, such as IO, you will receive private hands-on underway instruction on a six-hour schedule.
Tuition & Fees
*If you are interested in a class starting on 07/01/2024 or later, please contact our front office for updated pricing – (772) 283-8130.
| Tuition Deposit | $200.00 |
| Tuition Balance | $1,000.00 |
| Tuition Total | $1,200.00 |
Other Travel Considerations
If you are traveling to the School from outside of Florida we strongly suggest you purchase refundable airfares, or arrange trip cancellation insurance.
Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each unit contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette, and a covered 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 a refrigerator, countertop range, and cooking utensils. Housing is offered on a space-available basis. The School is not responsible for the loss of any personal property. Sorry, no pets.
Housing Fees: (Shared Rate)
| Housing Fee | $70.00/Night |
For a second or third person in the party add $20 per night/per person.
Housing fee includes utilities.
Housing Security Deposit & Refund
All students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a “Certificate of Completion” from the Chapman School of Seamanship. CPC 1000 certification will be awarded to students who pass the CPC written exam and boat handling skills test given at the conclusion of the program. CPC 1000 certification also earns a student his or her NASBLA “Boating Safety Identification Card” required of certain boaters by 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.
Read to begin your journey with Chapman? Request information, schedule a visit or start the admission application process. If you require assistance please call or email for immedidate support.
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