CHARLES F CHAPMAN SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP INC
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
Location
4343 SE SAINT LUCIE BLVDSTUART, FL 34997 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Chapman School of Seamanship is dedicated to fostering maritime excellence. Our mission is to equip recreational boaters, professional mariners, marine surveyors, and marine technicians with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required for safe and responsible seafaring. We blend tradition and technology, ensuring mastery of time-honored trades and modern marine practices. We strive to inspire respect for the sea, devotion to safe boating, and a lifelong commitment to maritime exploration and conservation.
Description
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. The school's location of less than 90 nautical miles from the Bahamas allowing convenient access to some of the best cruising waters in the Caribbean for our Offshore Training Programs. The Chapman School continues to focus on its mission of providing the highest quality boating education in a "Learn at the Helm" approach for both the novice and experienced, professional and recreational boater.