CONFIDENCE ON THE WATER
Learn the art of boating with a custom Chapman School of Seamanship course, compliments of Pursuit Boats.
Confidence on the Water:
Women Take the Helm
Discover how a group of female Pursuit Boat owners challenge stereotypes by taking the helm after completing our Confidence on the Water course with Chapman School of Seamanship.
Boat with Confidence
The Confidence on the Water Course, sponsored by Pursuit Boats, is available to you and three additional crew members, with the purchase of a model year 2023 or 2024 Pursuit boat. There is something for everyone to learn, no matter your level of skill on the water.
We developed this innovative experience because safety and boat handling are essential, and we want your entire crew – whether it be family or friends - to feel comfortable boating for years to come. It’s never too early to learn about boating, in fact, children as young as 10 years old can participate in the classes.
This specially designed two-day module—the first of its kind in the industry—was custom-created for Pursuit owners in partnership with the Chapman School of Seamanship, a world-renowned facility for boater education. The course features six hours of classroom instruction and six hours of on-the-water/at-the-helm training. It covers waterway rules, boating safety, docking and boat handling instruction, all aboard a Pursuit Boat—a twin-engine S 288 Sport.
In total, this opportunity is valued at $1,800, but the knowledge gained is priceless. No other boat manufacturer offers this critical safety initiative, and even seasoned boaters say they have learned valuable lessons from the Chapman School instructors.
Learn from the Best
The Chapman School of Seamanship is located in Stuart, Florida, with a history reaching back over 50 years. It was originally founded by Charles F. Chapman and Glen D. Castle to give troubled young men the ability to redeem themselves by learning the trades of the sea. It has evolved to offer both recreational and commercial courses and, to date, they have trained over 20,000 students.
How do I Sign Up?
To schedule your training, simply reach out directly at (772) 283-8130, or email info@chapman.org. Proof of purchase will be required.
Confidence on the Water Course classes are typically scheduled on the first and third weekends of every month, however exceptions may be made to fit your schedule.
For more information, visit chapman.org.
A great basics class that all boaters would benefit from investing their time in!
Mark E.
Incredible class! Whether a novice or expert, there is something for everyone to take from this course! My only regret is not doing it years ago!
Matt M.
The Pursuit boating class I took at the Chapman Training facility in Florida was excellent and time well spent. I learned a lot about how to operate our new boat, how to drive it in both tight spaces and open water, and many of the rules governing the waterways. I highly recommend this class to anyone who operates boats regularly, whether a beginner or an experienced boater.
Julie K.
I would highly recommend everyone that owns a pursuit boat or any boat to take the time to complete this course. You will learn a lot more than u could ever imagine in many areas of boating.
James G.
Just want to say what a pleasure it was taking the Chapman CPC 100/Boating essentials course. Our instructor, Steve Hitchcock is/was a consummate pro, able to convey all info to your level of understanding, all the while coaching you up to the standard required. You'll be put in real world boating situations, but be trained/equipped with the necessary tools/knowledge to respond. At course end, you'll have an accurate assessment of your abilities, and where you need to go from there. The whole course is an immense confidence booster for a beginner/novice boater.
Clinton O.
I have never had the confidence to even steer a boat my dad was driving but now I feel way more comfortable. Before I would refuse out of worry of hitting something but now I will welcome it and try to learn more through more experience.
Kacey K.
Chapman School of Seamanship was a wonderful opportunity for me as a beginner to become familiar with our boat and rules/laws that go along with boating. I would highly suggest this school to anyone who is new to boating as well as, anyone who wants to brush up on their boating skills! My husband has been into boating 30+ years and he even took some great things away from this course!
Tara M.
As a first time boat owner, this course was a tremendous aid in development of our (my wife and I) confidence maneuvering and handling our new boat. I highly recommend this course for all boat owners who have not had any formal training.
Sidney I.
I highly recommend taking advantage of the boating courses Chapman has to offer. As someone relatively new to boating, it was very beneficial to build a strong foundation on boating essentials. Captain Mike K was fantastic and really helped drive home how to maneuver on the water and also be safe. I left more confident and comfortable and can’t wait to take future courses.
James G.
Our instructor Capt. Mike was intelligent, articulate, very knowledgeable, and patient. He made us want to learn and the time flew by.
Ken R.
Thank you for getting my son Dustin and myself registered into the Chapman School of Seamanship course CPC-100. Both Dustin and I are truly impressed by everyone and everything associated with this course. Furthermore, the review and the education we received during this course is invaluable. This was time well spent and we have Pursuit to thank for it. Our instructor Capt. Mike has great insight and capability to express his knowledge and help us gain confidence on the water... While teaching us that boating knowledge and capabilities as well as respect for the water only increase your enjoyment and appreciation of boating. He achieved this in two 8-hour sessions! I got more out of this two-day course, than most courses I took in college for an entire semester. Both Dustin and I will be registering for course 200 at Chapman in the fall.
The hands-on session was amazing learning how to control a boat without touching the steering wheel was an eye opening event. He also had terms to explain common sense knowledge making it easier to express to others while boating. While enhancing the safety aspect of boating. This makes boating for everyone, from the operator to every passenger, a safer and more enjoyable boating experience. I don't care if you're a seasoned operator like me or a novice boater, everyone will get something to enhance their boating experience with this course. Again, I want to thank everyone at Pursuit who had the foresight to put a program like this together. Also, everyone at Chapman who had the knowledge to make this everything it needs to be.
THANK YOU!
Charles G.
The instructor at Chapman school was very thorough and answered all of my questions. He was also very patient when teaching docking and maneuvering the boat.
Teri R.
I was so anxious before attending training class. This course has given me skills & knowledge to keep me safe.
Angela I.
We had a wonderful experience Captain Mike is an excellent teacher. He made learning and using what we learned in class a great experience.
Angela E.
The Chapman school I would recommend to any new boater to and new to south Florida very highly. Their staff and administrative team is very well versed and helps make great decisions on the programs. The instructors were well informed, patient, incredible practical teachers. They can put you at ease in this learning situation. I highly recommend anyone to take classes to educate themselves on boating and south Florida boating.
Ralph R.
Hands down the best way to learn about boating.
Bridget O.
Really impressed with the quality of the instructors. They were super friendly and met us where we are in terms of prior experience. Tiny class size also allowed us to get extra practice and ask extra questions.
Ben B.
Captain Mike made the experience fun, yet informative. He was very patient with us, having no knowledge of how to drive or dock a boat.
Hannah V.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the combination of classroom education and the “on the water” training. Both days complemented one another very well. Captains Mike and Kym were excellent teachers!
Philip H.
This is a must for any boater. Even experienced boaters can benefit from a refresher.
Lee D.
It felt like our boat purchase was “meant to be” when I learned about the course offered through Pursuit was only a few miles from our family’s home in FL and we were able to book a training during an already planned vacation. It was a great intro to seamanship and boat handling and I now have confidence to operate our new Pursuit.
Shannon B.
Great course! I’ve been boating for 20 years - 10 of those much more seriously on title waters off the coast of South Carolina. I found the classroom, as well as on-water experience, to be well worth the time!
Matt K.