- 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. 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.
World-class programs to start or advance your maritme career.
Chapman School has partnered with Yamaha Marine University to offer our students this program. Become certified to maintain Yamaha outboard engines through...
This prestigious program provides graduates the valuable skills necessary for a career in both the commercial and pleasure yacht sectors of the...
Dubbed "The Industry Standard," this program will prepare you to enter the field of marine surveying as a confident professional.
To prepare a marine surveyor in general practice with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to determine and report the nature,...
Designed for the Marine Surveyor who is presently engaged in, or has experience in the Damage and Claims segment of the profession. ...
The learning objective is to prepare students to complete testing for various levels of United States Coast Guard “USCG” Merchant Mariner Certifications.Upon...
Optional Programs & Services offered through Chapman School of Seamanship
Our courses are individually tailored programs designed to meet the needs of various organizations from beginners to advanced.
The Chapman School is committed to boating safety through education and on-the-water training. It is the best way to keep pleasure boating just that, a pleasure.
The Chapman School is committed to boating safety through education. It is the best way to keep pleasure boating just that, a...
The Chapman School is committed to boating safety through education. It is the best way to keep pleasure boating just that, a...
Experienced boaters know how unpredictable the sea can be. Prudent skippers realize that proper knowledge and preparation are required to safely and...
Experienced boaters know how unpredictable the sea can be. Prudent skippers realize that proper knowledge and preparation are required to safely and...
Experienced boaters know how unpredictable the sea can be. Prudent skippers realize that proper knowledge and preparation are required to safely and...
Experienced boaters know how unpredictable the sea can be. Prudent skippers realize that proper knowledge and preparation are required to safely and...
Whether it’s for a short weekend trip to the Bahamas and back or an extended cruise in the Caribbean, students learn how...
The Chapman School is committed to boating safety through education. It is the best way to keep pleasure boating just that, a...
Chapman School has partnered with Yamaha Marine University to offer our students this program. Become certified to maintain Yamaha outboard engines through...
Chapman School has partnered with Yamaha Marine University to offer our students this program. Become certified to maintain Yamaha outboard engines through...
Chapman School has partnered with Yamaha Marine University to offer our students this program. Become certified to maintain Yamaha outboard engines through...
Our young people are our most precious resource. With this in mind, the Chapman School provides courses for youth with career goals as well as for competent recreational boaters.
Acquire the necessary seamanship skills to safely and properly operate a power boat. By passing an exam, students will earn their Florida...
Review and build upon the skills learned in the Summer Basic Program. Safe boating requirements, running compass courses underway, basic navigational chart...
Learn the skills of vessel maintenance, navigation, and advanced seamanship. Boat maintenance, vessel systems & troubleshooting, advanced navigation rules (including day &...
Learn and practice the skills required to safely plan and navigate coastal waters. Learn about safety equipment required for a voyage, create...
