More than ever, boaters need a single comprehensive reference that combines the best traditions of seamanship with cutting-edge practices, gear and technology. That’s why, for nearly a century, “Chapman Piloting & Seamanship” has remained the most respected and widely used guide for boating under power and sail. No other book on the subject is more current or complete. This 67th revised edition is not only fully updated, it is also enhanced in fundamental ways. Key additions include a new chapter on inboard diesel and gasoline engines; how-to maintenance information for outboard, sterndrive and inboard engines; a complete integration of the tools and techniques of electronic navigation (GPS, chartplotters and radar) with Chapman’s unsurpassed treatment of traditional chart-and-compass piloting skills; improved coverage of sailing theory and sail-handling systems; updated techniques for rescuing a person overboard and administering CPR; the latest information on new anchor designs, safety gear, rope, hardware, and communications. You’ll also find informations about weather, tides, aids to navigation and more, including:
– explanations of the laws, regulations, fees and equipment requirements governing the nation’s waterways
– 1500 all-color photos, charts and drawings
– updated references for government publications, registration and safety informations and more, both in print and online
Anyone who sets forth on the water needs this indispensable volume.
