Chapman piloting & seamanship

Eaton, Jonathan (Editor), (editor.). Wooldridge, John, 1947- (editor.). Whiting, John, (John H.), (editor.). Chapman, Charles F. (Charles Frederic), 1881-1976 (Added Author).

Summary: Surveys the latest developments in safety systems, marine electronics, radar, and communications, and includes information on tides, and currents, weather, and navigation.

Record details

ISBN: 9781618372437
ISBN: 1618372432
Physical Description: print
919 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Edition: 68th edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Hearst Books, [2017]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Forward -- The tradition of Chapman piloting & seamanship -- Boating essentials. Nautical terms ; Boating laws & regulations ; Equipment for boats ; Navigation rules: lights & day shapes ; Navigation rules: right-of-way & sound signals -- Seamanship. Seamanship under power ; Small boat seamanship ; Seamanship under sail ; Anchoring ; Special seamanship techniques -- Safety. Safety afloat ; Emergencies underway -- Piloting. The mariner's compass ; Aids to navigation ; Nautical charts & publications ; Basic piloting and navigation tools & procedures ; Tides & currents ; Position determination -- Onboard systems. Electrical systems ; Communications ; Marine engines -- Further aspects of boating. Inland boating ; Marlinespike seamanship ; Weather ; Boating customs -- Appendices. Chart, cruising & safety information sources ; Associations & organizations ; USCG district offices ; Metric system ; Abbreviations & acronyms ; Glossary of selected terms.