Chapman is the foundation reference for all boaters and sailors with
essential information on boat handing and seamanship skills on coast and
inland waters.
With three million copies sold, Chapman Piloting & Seamanship is the
one comprehensive resource boaters at all levels of experience trust for
everything they need to know to set out on the water. It addresses the
best traditions of seamanship with cutting-edge practices, gear, and
technology. Along with 1500 color photos, charts and drawings, this
edition includes:
Navigating by day or night in any weather
Trailerboating
Getting underway or returning to a marina or mooring under power or sail
Anchoring and weighing anchor
Operating a gas or diesel engine--inboard, outboard, or sterndrive
Using radar and communicating by radio
Sharing the water with other boats
Handling lines and making them fast
Reading the weather and keeping your crew safe with the latest advice on
safety equipment
The 4,200-entry index makes it easy to quickly access any topic, and the
glossary and source information directs the reader to vital information
on weather, tides, and aids to navigation.
Used and recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power
Squadrons, and other boating educators, Chapman is today--and has been
for more than a century--the boating book of record.
