Chapman Piloting & Seamanship

From anchors and knots to sailing theory and sail-handling systems, Chapman Piloting and Seamanship explains absolutely everything you need to know when putting your craft on the water.

Features:

• Single comprehensive reference that combines the best traditions of seamanship with cutting-edge practices, gear and technology
• No other book is more current or complete on nautical subjects than Chapman Piloting and Seamanship
• Now includes a chapter on inboard diesel and gasoline engines
  • How-to maintenance information for outboard, stern drive and inboard engines
• Complete integration of the tools and techniques of electronic navigation, including: GPS, chartplotters and radar
• Improved coverage of sailing theory and sail-handling systems
• Updated techniques for rescuing a person overboard
  • Administering CPR
  • Anchor designs
  • Safety gear, rope and hardware
  • Communications