Chapman School of Seamanship

09/04/2026

Chapman School of Seamanship will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

If you’re heading out on the water this holiday weekend, take a few minutes to prepare before you leave the dock. Check the weather, make sure your safety gear is onboard and ready, and let someone know where you’re going.

A little planning goes a long way toward a safer day on the water.
Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend from everyone at Chapman! ⚓

09/03/2026

Boating Trivia Thursday! ⚓
When you see a depth number printed on a nautical chart, what exactly does that number represent?
Leave your answer in the comments before we reveal the correct answer! 💬

09/02/2026

Boating has a way of creating traditions that stick with us. ⚓
Maybe it’s an annual fishing trip, a sunset cruise, a favorite sandbar, or always stopping at the same waterfront spot.
What boating tradition do you look forward to most? 🛥️

09/01/2026

Our last 100R License Renewal class of 2026 is scheduled for Monday, October 19.

Applicants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate to present to the USCG within one year, satisfying the applicable training and sea time requirements for a deck license on vessels of not more than 100 gross tons.

The one-day course runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tuition is $260 and includes books, course materials, and USCG testing fees.

If your license is coming up for renewal, this will be the final opportunity to complete the 100R course at Chapman this year.

Apply online at https://hubs.la/Q04w6pbc0

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Not a bad place to spend a Friday! ⚓
Another busy week is wrapping up at Chapman, with students learning in classrooms, working hands-on in the shop, learning to survey vessels, training around the docks, and spending time out on the water.

No matter the program, our focus stays the same - practical training, real experience, and developing skills that will last a lifetime.
That’s what Learn at the Helm is all about.

Have a great weekend from everyone at Chapman 🌴

08/27/2026

Boating Trivia Thursday! ⚓

You’ve probably seen the tell-tale stream coming from an outboard engine while it’s running—often referred to as the “pee stream.”
But do you know what the tell-tale stream indicates and why it’s important?

Leave your answer in the comments before we reveal the correct answer! 💬

08/26/2026

A warm welcome to the newest students in our Yacht & Small Craft Surveying (YSCS) program! ⚓
This group kicked off their six-week journey on Monday and they are already hard at work building the knowledge and skills needed in the marine surveying industry.

We’re excited to have you on campus and wish each of you the very best over the next six weeks. Work hard, ask questions, take advantage of every opportunity to learn, and enjoy the journey! 🛥️

Welcome to Chapman!

08/25/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share a major milestone for Chapman School of Seamanship! ⚓
We have officially been designated a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD).

This national recognition reflects the strength of our hands-on training, our dedicated instructors and staff, and the success of the students and graduates who continue to build careers throughout the maritime industry.
We’re honored to receive this designation and excited about what it means for Chapman’s future. 🌊

A special thank you to our students, graduates, supporters, partners, and the entire Chapman community for helping make accomplishments like this possible. We’re grateful to have you as part of our continued success.

Read the full announcement here:
https://hubs.la/Q04vgfwt0