Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition Hardcover – October 19, 2021 by Chapman

Description

Author: Chapman

Color: Sky/Pale blue

Edition: 69

Package Dimensions: 0x0x567

Number Of Pages: 920

Release Date: 19-10-2021

Details: Product Description

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.

Review

“This . . . classic reference used by boating schools and recommended by the Coast Guard Auxiliary covers every imaginable topic related to both powerboats and sailing ships . . . information is presented in an easy-to-understand text and a user-friendly design.”
—Publishers Weekly, praise for previous editions

“Chapman is still the gold standard by which all other boating books are judged. It has all the information you need to safely use and enjoy your boat. Read it and then keep it on board for future reference. You’ll be glad you have it.”

—Peter A. Janssen, Editor, Cruising Odyssey

About the Author

Chapman has been an indispensable, trusted resource for boating under power and sail for more than a century.
Jonathan Eaton developed, edited, and published 400+ boating books throughout his career as editor and publisher of McGraw-Hill’s International Marine imprint. He has created books and reference guides for the U.S. Power Squadrons, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the American Sailing Association, and West Marine.