Chapman Piloting Seamanship

by Jonathan Eaton (Editor)

The boater’s essential reference celebrates its 100th anniversary!
For a century, Chapman has been an indispensable, trusted resource for boating under power and sail. It has sold millions of copies, and is a must-have for virtually anyone who puts a craft on water. Featuring 1,500 color photos, this updated edition covers new technologies, maritime laws and regulations, safety tips, and maintenance, as well as complete discussions of weather, tides, currents, and navigation. From anchors and knots to sailing theory and sail-handling systems, Chapman Piloting and Seamanship explains absolutely everything you need to know.
 

Genres: Nonfiction, Boating

920 pages, Hardcover

First published September 3, 2013

Reviews

[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, this is edition number 68 if that tells you anything. For a hundred years this is the textbook of seamanship. This many editions is an indication of the fact it is always updated to the newest and latest advancement in all kind of boating. It doesn't get any better than this.

[Paul Pimenta · Rating 5 out of 5]

About as essential a guide as has ever been written.

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

From its first edition in 1917, “Chapman” remains the standard bearer in seamanship and navigation knowledge – what mariners call ‘sea sense.’ From stand-up paddle-boards to sail-powered hydrofoils and jet-powered, joystick-controlled powerboats, boating is more varied than ever. More than 100 years later, “Chapman” remains available to a new generation of sailors and power-boaters. Few books in today’s world are used with equal enthusiasm by parents, children, and grandchildren, growing with the changing technology of an age-old art and science. At the same time, few books are so authoritative that they are relied upon to set standards in a court of law. “Chapman” covers it all, from boating essentials, seamanship and safety to piloting, onboard systems, and boating customs. Don’t slip out of that berth without it.

[David Israel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the Book about seamanship, navigation and Laws and Customs on the High Seas. This is a must for the Coast Guard Captain's Licence and Master License Master of Vessels on Not More Than 100 Gross Registered Tons. Also checkout "The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Fourth Edition. These two books are the core for most examinations.