From Publishers Weekly
This new edition of the classic reference used by boating schools and recommended by the Coast Guard Auxiliary covers every imaginable topic related to both powerboats and sailing ships, from emergency procedures and international signals at sea, to weather conditions, knots, navigation and much more. This heavy dose of information is presented in an easy-to-understand text and a user-friendly design that features sidebars, color and b&w illustrations, maps, etc. While the scope of the book may be more than a casual boater needs, the author assumes many readers are novices. For example, he says, "Among the most important of all piloting tools are ordinary pencils and erasers. Pencils should be neither too hard nor too soft ." More experienced sailors might know this, but a weekend boater may not think to bring one on board. The section on motors provides color photographs with labels designating each part. Appendix material includes a listing of such useful information as state registration offices, boating organizations and marine safety offices. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
With 1,500 full-color illustrations and charts, and a fresh new design, Chapman is the standard text. "This...classic reference used by boating schools and recommended by the Coast Guard Auxiliary covers every imaginable topic related to both powerboats and sailing ships...information is presented in an easy-to-understand text and a user-friendly design." --Publishers Weekly.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The world's leading, most respected boating reference for close to a century is now fully revised to meet boaters' every need. With more than 650 pages, 1,500 full-color illustrations and charts, a fresh new design, and exploded views and cutaways, Chapman has become the ultimate guide for all boaters. It is the standard text for private boating schools, and the guide recommended by the United States Power Squadrons and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for their own public boating education classes.

SYNOPSIS

With 3 million copies sold, Chapman Piloting has been the leading reference for all boaters for nearly 100 years. It's the standard text for private boating schools throughout the U.S., the officially recommended book for the U.S. Coast Guard's boating education classes, and the guide chosen by the United States Power Squadrons. Now this absolutely essential volume--large and beautifully produced, with 928 pages, 1,500 full-color illustrations and charts, and exploded views and cutaways--is fully revised and even better than ever.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly