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December 2023 by George Westdyk
Chapman School should be considered a center of excellence in maritime education. There is high standard that is obvious throughout the staff. From office and administration, to instructors. Chapman School combines detailed class theory with real time experience that prepares students to handle the targeted objectives. I will continue to attend courses in the off season knowing my investment is worth every penny...
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December 2023 by Howard Anderson
Hi Jim:If you want to post this to the Chapman Facebook site you have my permission.This past summer our grandson attended a 1 week summer camp with “The Chapman School of Seamanship”. After ONLY 1 WEEK, he was able to successfully back out of a slip, drive to the sandbar, anchor and return to the slip WITHOUT me even having to touch the wheel or shifter!Thanks to Chapman and a special shout out to “Capt. John as his instructor.
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November 2023 by Lee Tilton
My wife and I enjoyed our experience with Chapman School and learned a great deal from our instructor Reader. He was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this course to others and personally look forward to enrolling in other programs at the Chapman School.
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October 2023 by Jacob Spitzer
Amazing school! I enjoyed every second and recommend to everyone considering the maritime industry. Very hands on and informative and the instructors are the best. I would give more stars if I could.
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October 2023 by Flying Lightsport
Chapman School of Seamanship is a First Class act. The teachers are experts in their field and have a tremendous ability to teach very difficult subjects in an easy way to understand. Highly recommend.
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October 2023 by Mary Beth Gleim
Best experience, my daughter loved and learned so much… she is 13 and now has a new desire to become a merchant marine or join the navy. The instructions and staff were wonderful.
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October 2023 by Michael Damien
I went to the Chapman School for the Yamaha Outboard certification course. The course was incredible , my teacher Shane helped me develope from someone who had zero mechanical experience to feeling completely comfortable under the cowling of a 250. Shane is a great teacher: personable, funny , and he is engaged with all of his students with their learning. On multiple occasions if I was struggling to wrap my head around a concept he would work with me through several different approaches till I got the information. He would push me if I ever got stuck on a certain task with the engine. He is hands down the best teacher I’ve ever had.I want to thank all the staff at the Chapman School for their dedication to making my stay at the campus very nice . I stayed at the one of there dorms for the 9 weeks. It was very comfortable had all the amenities that me and my girlfriend needed. Thanks again to the Chapman School. I absolutely recommend going here if you are interested in studying the maritime field. The staff are passionate and hard working . You will most definitely gain the knowledge and experience you desire and then some.
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October 2023 by Mitch Wallace
Wow!! What a Great Week.The Chapman team is Friendly, Knowledgeable and Organized.Annie was my first contact with Chapman. Annie took time to ask what knowledge and skills I was wanting to learn. Annie was very knowledgeable with the different class itineraries and made a recommendation. I choose the CPC 1000 Basic Power Boat Certification. Captain Steve taught the classroom portion of the course. Steve kept the class interesting and moving while making sure he left no one behind. Captain Steve is a true professional. He has an obvious love for his craft. Captain Reader handled the boat skills portion of the course. He was very patient and made sure that he understood what skills I wanted to gain while completing the necessary course requirements. Captain Reader was also a true professional.During the week Captain Kym stopped in to make sure all was going well and get the day started. The Chapman team has made a professional and enjoyable environment for learning. I had a wonderful week and would highly recommend the Chapman team!!!
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September 2023 by Carlos Portela
Best bang for the buck! The instructors are all very savvy and professional, they know their craft very well. This is a not-for-profit school of seamanship that is run very well and depends largely on donations, including the training vessels, which keeps costs down for everybody. I was so impressed with course CPC-1000 that I enrolled in the upcoming CPC-2000. Again, best bang for the buck!
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September 2023 by Kiddos Korner
I recommend the Chapman School of Seamanship to anyone seeking to start a career in the maritime industry. I have taken the test prep program for OUPV, the upgrade to Master as well as the Marine Radio Operator and the Towing Endorsement. Tom, our instructor gave us a lot of useful information including emphasis on the things that tend to trip students up on the tests and paperwork needed to apply for your USCG licenses. If you pay attention, ask questions and take notes you should be well prepared for the tests given at the end of each course. The multimedia approach to teaching keeps things interesting and relevant to the tests required for licensing. I also took the First Aid/CPR course with instructor Steve Hitchcock and it honestly was the best CPR course I've ever taken. If you really want to have a career on the water this is a great place to start and a great place to upgrade. Annie and the office staff are very helpful and informative when signing up and when paying for any additional courses. The entire experience was a positive one for me and my classmates.
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August 2023 by Sonya Milu
Chapman truly raises the bar when it comes to boating camp! We were very impressed with how much our son learned last summer so we enrolled him again this summer. Our son's boating skills have flourished this past year. His education from Chapman was a true blessing recently when we got caught in a sudden Florida storm. He navigated us quickly and safely from the ocean while maneuvering around other boats racing by in panic mode. The storm rolled in with no visibility. We were so proud of how he persevered in spite of the stress and pressure. He knew exactly what to do and steered the boat with such confidence i spite of his fears. It was a proud momma moment for me! We are always amazed by how much he has learned and applies while taking us out on the boat! Thank you Chapman for offering such an amazing program for youth!
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July 2023 by Valarie
This camp was a huge confidence booster for my son. He learned so much in a week, had fun, and made some friends. The instructors were very helpful and did a great job preparing them for the test. My son can't wait to do the camp again next year. Yes, it's definitely pricey, but when you own a boat, everyone should know how to operate just in case there's an emergency.
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July 2023 by Mr. & Mrs. Brock Walls
Our son loved his week at Chapmans. He not only learned a lot but had fun doing it. The instructors and hands on experience were amazing. He will for sure be returning for the next level! I’d highly recommend this school for anyone spending time on the water.
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June 2023 by Chris Rannow
As a graduate of the March 2023 Professional Mariners Training program, I would like to say that Chapman School of Seamanship exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Highly intelligent instructors, very helpful administrative personnel and great facilities including vessels used for training. I am eagerly looking forward to returning to Chapman in September to attend the Yacht and Small Craft Survey program.
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June 2023 by Tim ward
The CPC100 was a great experience and very informative to me.Captain Steve was very knowledgeable and helpful as well as patientAfter the class ended I had time to really sit back and think of all the information that was given during the class “wow “ more than I could ever imagineI would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn more about maritime law and safety.Looking forward to learning more at the CPC 1000 courseThanks for all your help
