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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.
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.
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
These programs are designed for marine electronics installers, boat builders, engine mechanics, riggers, surveyors, product designers, and others in the marine industry...
Covering core areas such as safety, electrical, engines, plumbing, boat systems, service boat trailers, and more, this program offers hands-on learning guided...
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. ...
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...
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 Boat Control On-Water Training Course Modules are designed to teach boat handling skills to recreational boaters or personnel hired to operate...
Whether you are new to powerboating or would like to increase your confidence in docking and maneuvering in close quarters, this course...
The Private Power Boat Handling immersion course is designed specifically for those who wish to improve their close-quarter maneuvering skills.
Experienced boaters know how unpredictable the sea can be. Prudent skippers realize that proper knowledge and preparation are required to safely and...
We will design boating education tailored to meet your special needs. Chapman School of Seamanship has professional maritime instructors ready to show...
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.
By passing an exam, students will earn their Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card along with a National Safe Boating Council Certificate...
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...
