Chapman School of Seamanship

🚢 Big news! Chapman School of Seamanship has partnered with Spectrum Color to bring hands-on marine certification training right here to Stuart, Florida! Whether you're looking to break into the marine industry or level up your skills, these courses are for YOU.
🔧 Fiberglass Training – 4-Day Certification

🛥️ Marine Detailing – 3-Day Certification
No experience required. Spots are LIMITED and filling fast — don't miss out!
👉 Register today: chapman.org/fiberglass or chapman.org/detail

Interested in a career in marine surveying or looking to expand your expertise in the marine industry? ⚓
Our Yacht & Small Craft Surveying Program provides hands on training in vessel inspections, damage assessment, valuation, report writing, and more from experienced industry professionals.

With only two classes remaining in 2026, now is the time to secure your seat. Our next session begins August 24, 2026, and space is limited.

Whether you're looking to start a new career, add surveying services to your existing business, or deepen your knowledge of boats and marine systems, this program can help you take the next step.

Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04lqmcw0

We're honored to be recognized by the National Safe Boating Council with a 2026 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) Communication Award for Community Impact. ⚓
This award recognizes our efforts in guiding 220 teen students through the NSBC Skipper Club program in 2025, helping each participant earn their Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card while building the knowledge and confidence needed to boat safely and responsibly.

As our 2026 Summer Youth Boating Programs get underway, we're proud to be on track to help even more young boaters develop the skills and safety habits that will serve them for a lifetime on the water.
At Chapman, our mission has always been about creating safer waterways through education, and we're grateful to the National Safe Boating Council for this recognition and for their continued partnership in promoting boating safety nationwide.

Thank you to the NSBC, our instructors, staff, students, and supporters who help make programs like these possible. Together, we're building the next generation of safe, responsible boaters. 🛥️

We're excited to announce the launch of the Chapman Graduate Career Portal, an exclusive job board connecting graduates of our Professional Mariner Training, Yamaha Marine Maintenance Certification, and Yacht & Small Craft Surveying programs with employment opportunities throughout the marine industry. ⚓

Employers regularly contact Chapman seeking qualified candidates for positions in vessel operations, marine services, outboard technicians, surveying, and other maritime fields. Approved graduates can now access those opportunities through a dedicated career portal.

If you're a graduate of one of these programs, we encourage you to create your account and start exploring opportunities today. Your training opened the door. Now let us help you take the next step in your maritime career.

Marine industry employers are also invited to submit job openings to Chapman for consideration. Approved opportunities will be shared with our graduates free of charge.

Visit https://hubs.la/Q04kLWCb0 to create your account today.

Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊
Protecting our waterways starts with the choices we make every day. That's why we're proud to partner with Stream2Sea, the Official Sunscreen of Chapman School of Seamanship. Their products are consciously made, feature a lower-impact formulation, and are designed to minimize ocean impact.
Here's to healthier waterways and a brighter future for generations of boaters to come. 🛥️

Support both healthy waterways and Chapman by shopping through our partner page: https://hubs.la/Q04kscGz0.
Use code CHAPMANSCHOOL at checkout to receive 20% off your order, and Stream2Sea will donate a portion of your purchase back to Chapman to support our mission.

Every trip on the water starts with preparation. ⚓
Before leaving the dock, our students learn the importance of conducting a pre-departure checklist, from safety equipment and weather conditions to vessel systems and passenger readiness. These habits help build confidence, promote safer boating, and create skills that last a lifetime.

At Chapman, boating education goes beyond earning a certification. It's about developing the knowledge, judgment, and seamanship skills that students will carry with them every time they head underway. 🛥️

Ready to sharpen your skills? Sign up at https://hubs.la/Q04kkQwG0

A big thank you to the Hobe Sound Nature Center for spending time with our Summer Youth Boating students today! 🌿

As part of the Waterway Warriors Program, students learned about the important connection between responsible boating and the health of Florida's marine ecosystems. From understanding manatee protection zones to preventing damage to vital seagrass habitats, the presentation highlighted simple actions every boater can take to help preserve our waterways for future generations.

We appreciate our partnership with the Hobe Sound Nature Center and its commitment to educating the next generation of environmentally conscious boaters. Together, we're building safer boaters, stronger stewards, and healthier waterways for all. 🛥️