Chapman Piloting: Seamanship & Small Boat Handling

Dear Skipper: Whether a novice or practiced boater, Chapman's Piloting Seamanship and Boat Handling book is an essential part of your marine safety education. It doesn't matter where you do your boating; ocean, intracoastal, lakes or rivers, or the size or type (sail or power) of your vessel. And don't make the mistake of thinking that a basic boating course is adequate training. Chapman's provides in-depth and meaningful training which can keep you and your family safe and able to enjoy your time on the water. It teaches you how to adequately equip your boat, boat handling during inclement weather (absolutely crucial), piloting (getting from point A to point B) anchoring, docking and all the other essentials which should be learned and trained on water. Don't keep Chapman's in your boat, keep it on your coffee table by the television where you can see it and access it easily and often. The seamanship book is sort of like an emergency preparedness plan for your boat. As an emergency responder you must study and understand and be able to implement the plan BEFORE an emergency or disaster strikes! Read this book and practice on water. The result will be a confident, alert and happy skipper.

they sold to me at a great price. shipping was fast. condition was very very good. I will buy from again

Bible for anyone who’s on the water!! Should be mandatory reading for those folks who buy a boat and leave fenders out.

Outstanding and complete information for safe boating.

Must have. Must know. Great knowledgeable book

I used this book to learn how to operate a sailboat (12m)(big).

The basic rules of navigation.One of the books to keep on board for reference.

Would be critical if this were 1987... but we have this internet thing now and it is just a heavy book with dated technology references. There are parts which are informative, however you can get the information much easier online in absolutely every instance. Skip this dinosaur!

This book was listed as average? I am pleasantly surprised as to the actual condition. This is a good example, clean and with original cover. The book is not the latest edition and the price reflected that. All the basic knowledge is there, remember this is a American publication so there are minor differences in small areas. great value!

good value for money - very relaibel dealer

Thank you.

I am a sailboat enthusiast and this book does a wonderful job explaining the skills required to sail safely and well.

Out of date.