Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition

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Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2021-10-19
Publisher(s): Hearst Home
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Summary

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.
 

Author Biography

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.

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