Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition: The Boating Book of Record
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The authoritative 920-page boating book covers all aspects of sailing and boat handling for any boater. Set sail with confidence with Chapman’s, every time. With three million copies sold, this essential sailing book is the trusted resource for boaters of all levels, from those learning how to tie knots to seasoned sailors who want to explore skills like star navigation. Chapman’s covers the rich traditions of seamanship as well as modern advances in boating technology and practices. Power boaters and sailors alike will have at their fingertips all the information they need about: Navigating day or night in any weather, on inland or coastal waters Getting underway , returning to a marina, and mooring under power or sail Sailboat maintenance , and sharing the waters with other vessels Reading the weather and using radar Knot tying and boat maintenance, and so much more Recognized as essential by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Chapman is an indispensable and practical resource for all boaters. Its comprehensive content, including knot tying techniques and sailing knots, sailing alone, and even sailboat rigging, makes it an invaluable addition to any sailor's library. When you're looking for thoughtful gifts for boaters or gifts for sailors, Chapman stands out as the timeless boating book of record, appreciated by educators and enthusiasts alike for more than a century. Its in-depth 4,200 entry index makes accessing information a breeze. It’s the ideal sailing coffee table book for any nautical home library along with the handy ebook edition means you can also easily take it on board whenever you set sail. Both resources together make for the perfect sailbook gifts. Review: Chapman Piloting & seamanship - This should be your boating Bible. It's got everything you need to know for boating. Review: Awesome product - Great book
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 439 Reviews |
K**Y
Chapman Piloting & seamanship
This should be your boating Bible. It's got everything you need to know for boating.
J**G
Awesome product
Great book
J**T
Industry standard text
This is the industry gold standard resource text. The only gripe is that the pica or size of the lettering could be a touch larger, but it'll do.
N**O
Very big I doubt there is anything about boats left out
I'm gonna start working with boats next year and I know no more about boats than the usual person. This books is almost a thousand pages, it covers pretty much everything you can image and more. My boss who works in the boat industry told me to get this one cuz apparently it's the GOAT of boat books.
A**S
Great book
The authority is boating in the US
A**R
The boaters bible.
It’s reputation stands as “the boaters bible”. Chapman belongs in every domesticated sailor’s library. Good seamanship and SAFETY should be a part of every person in charge of a sailing/motor vessel. Rules of the nautical Road and boat handling are as important to know on the water as driving a car on a highway. As a former fully rated sailor myself, I keep a latest copy of Chapmans on hand. Take my word for it, if you are looking for an all in one reference to clarify questions about boating, this is the source of information to start with.
G**S
Very large reference book
This book has all the basics of boating and marine life seamanship granted it is large and could be a coffee table piece or a textbook size that fits your library again if you’re limited in space don’t buy, but if you’re looking to have a reference book that’s over 500 pages Definitely worth having on the shelf
C**D
High quality, quick delivery, great product
Great book. Quick delivery. High quality, durable product. Weighs a ton. Fun read so far. Looking forward to getting through it. Overall, no issues. Happy with the product.
L**R
Geared for the American audience
Very usa orientated. Would have returned but missed the window.
M**T
Excellent as a gift ( to give or get)!
Excellent as a gift ( to give or get)!
D**N
The one book Sailors and Power Boaters should have.
I've always had a Chapmans aboard in 50 years of boating, this new one was an up to date replacement book.
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