Examples of Private Instruction onboard and in the classroom.

• Close-quarter maneuvering
• Single/Twin screw
• Getting under way
• Docking
• Fueling
• Anchoring
• Weather, tides, currents
• Marlinspike
• Emergency situations

Sail Boat Handling

• Maneuvering
• Points of sail
• Auxiliary propulsion
• Rigging
• Wind pressure
• Weather, tides, currents
• Marlinspike
• Person overboard

Vessel Systems

• Inboard, outboard, I/O
• Gas/Diesel
• Engine maintenance
• Electronic systems
• Engine trouble-shooting

Navigation

• Chart reading & plotting
• Electronic navigation
• Rules of the Road
• Aids to Navigation

Seamanship and Safety

• Theory of vessel operation
• Practical applications in towing, firefighting, survival, anchoring and pyrotechnics.

• The Registration Form must be completed and signed (by a  parent or guardian if the applicant is younger than 18) and returned to the Chapman School along with the $200 non-refundable deposit.

• Tuition balance is due in full 10 days prior to the start of class.

• Tuition includes books, supplies, and laboratory fees.

• Tuition does not include housing, board, or transportation.

• All costs are payable in U.S. currency only.

• The Chapman School accepts Discover, Visa, or Master Card.

• To register for class please complete the Registration form below and submit by email to info@chapman.org or via fax to (772) 283-2019.

Tuition & Fees

 

Tuition Rates for classroom, on your vessel or ours – As indicated below, hourly rates are per person.  The fee for each program includes a two hundred dollar ($200) non-refundable tuition deposit.

 

Classroom Training

• One person $80/hour/person
• Second person $40/hour/person

Your vessel (plus travel expenses)

• One person $80/hour/person
• Second person $45/hour/person

Our vessel up to 39’

• One person $145/hour/person
• Second person $50/hour/person

Our vessel 40’ & over

• One person $175/hour/person

• Second person $55/hour/person

 

 

 

Transfer / Refund Policy

• If the application is not accepted by the Chapman School, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.
• If cancellation is requested within three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.
• If cancellation is requested more than three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, but before the beginning of classroom instruction, the applicant is obligated for the non-refundable tuition deposit, which may be applied to a future boating course within one year.
• For the student terminating training after the beginning of the course, the student is obligated for the full amount of the contract price.
• Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

 

Student Housing

Description

Campus housing is available to the students for the night preceding the start of a course through the night following its completion, on a space available basis.  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 three.  All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, counter top 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.

Payment for onshore housing must accompany the Registration Form.  Should the student be unable to attend the program in which he or she is registered, the housing fee is refundable.

 

Housing Fees

Housing Fee (per night)....$60.00
For a second or third person in the party add $20 per night/per person.

Housing fee includes utilities.

 

Housing Refund Policy

• Housing fee is due with the Registration Form 10 days prior to the start of class to reserve accommodations.
• If a student cannot attend the class in which he or she is registered, housing fees are refundable.
• Once a student moves into the facilities, no fees will be refunded.
• In the event any student does damage to the accommodations, he or she will be responsible for the replacement cost and labor required to repair the damaged Chapman School property.