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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.
Stuart, Florida's Premier Maritime Training School — Where Careers Are Launched and Boaters Are Made Safer If you're searching for a maritime...
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
This course delivers professional-level instruction in marine detailing and gel coat correction, featuring hands-on training with GTECHNIQ's industry-leading ceramic coating and surface...
This course provides students with comprehensive, hands-on training in fiberglass repair and gel coat application techniques used throughout the marine industry. No...
These programs are designed for marine electronics installers, boat builders, engine mechanics, riggers, surveyors, product designers, and others in the marine industry...
This program offers hands-on learning guided by ABYC’s nationally recognized standards. It’s an ideal starting point for students seeking a career path...
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.
Using the skills learned in the Advanced Power Boating as a building block, Coastal Cruising is a 5-day course covering the basic...
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.
Whether you are new to powerboating or would like to increase your confidence in docking and maneuvering in close quarters, this course...
Participants will learn the essential skills required to be a safe boater while completing the requirements for their Florida Enhanced Boater Card...
Participants are introduced to basic navigation concepts, survival at sea, basic first aid, and knots while continuing to develop their boat handling...
Participants develop navigation skills which will be used on underway voyages onboard trawlers up the St. Lucie River and offshore. First Aid...
