Chapman School of Seamanship - Private Instruction

Educational Objectives

We will design boating education tailored to meet your special needs. Chapman School of Seamanship has professional maritime instructors ready to show you the ropes – or the helm as the case may be. Our instructors personalize lesson plans to meet your learning objectives and busy schedule.

Private Lessons may be:

One-on-one or small groups.
In the classroom or at the helm.
Power vessels; twin, single, inboard, and outboard.

Lessons may be:

One-on-one or small groups
In the classroom or at the helm
Power vessels - your vessel, our vessel, or chartered vessel

Examples of instruction:

(topics may be tailored to meet your needs)

Power Boat Handling
Vessel Systems
Navigation
Seamanship and Safety
Voyage Planning
Extended Cruising

Admission, Tuition & Housing Fees

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 ten 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.
If a credit card is used as the payment method, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount charged will apply for all transactions.
To register for a class please complete the Registration Form below and submit it by email to registrar@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

Our vessel up to 39’

One person $145/hour/person

Second person $50/hour/person

Our vessel 40’ & over

Please contact the Registrar for pricing and availability at registrar@chapman.org

Your vessel up to 39’

(4 hrs minimum/plus travel expenses*)

One person (4 hour day) $400

Additional persons $200

(per person)

One person (6 hour day) $600

Additional persons $300

(per person)

Your vessel 40’ - 60’

(4 hrs minimum/plus travel expenses*)

One person (4 hour day) $600

Additional persons $300

(per person)

One person (6 hour day) $900

Additional persons $450

(per person)

*Travel expense rate is $30 per hour plus mileage.

*Travel outside 100 miles from the School’s location requires an overnight stay by the Captain. Per diem rates are set by https://www.federalpay.org/perdiem.

Instruction on your vessel requires proof of insurance and safety equipment requirements. Contact us for details.

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.
If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded would apply for all transactions.
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 a refrigerator, countertop 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.

If a credit card was used as the original payment method, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded would apply for all transactions.
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.

Printable Brochure

Registration Form

Certification

A Chapman School certificate of completion is awarded to students who complete the course. These certificates may qualify a boat owner for marine insurance discounts.

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