Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition: The Boating Book of Record. This item is unavailable.Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition: The Boating Book of Record

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.

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.