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When Chapman Piloting lands on your doorstep--all 656 pages of it--it's easy to feel daunted. Have faith, sailor. Now in its 63rd edition, Charles Frederic Chapman's masterpiece is a boater's bible. Indeed, one Amazon.com customer raves, "if you could take a class called Boating 101, this would be the textbook." It's more than just a basic text, however; it's a complete curriculum of nautical knowledge, from knots to navigation, docking to distress calls, plus etiquette, protocol, and terminology for powerboaters and sailors alike. Accessible to the beginner, Chapman Piloting is an essential reference for even the most experienced sailor. A necessary component of any nautical library. Highly recommended. --M. Stein

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A revised and updated guide to recreational boating discusses the latest developments in satellite navigation, marine electronics, communications systems, and safety at sea. 100,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It is the Bible of Seamanship - Great Book !, Feb 14 2001

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ERKAN TEZCANLI (ISTANBUL Turkey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapman Piloting: Seamanship & Boat Handling (Hardcover)

This is the most comprehensive book on seamanship that I have ever seen. It includes almost all topics related with boating. Very nice print quality... Every boater must have one...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Leave Home (or the Dock) Without It!, Feb 14 2003

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John H. Shanahan, Jr. "John Shanahan" (Drogheda, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapman Piloting: Seamanship & Boat Handling (Hardcover)

Our most frequently asked question: "What's the one book you'd recommend for a boater?" Our answer every time: "Chapman's."

Whether you're a new boater just getting started or an old salt needing a little refresher, this is your dependable one-volume reference. When we need material for our "Boating/PWC Basics" course, this is where we go.

The book is continuously updated and fresh, with new information on topics like GPS and how to use it and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) for your marine radio. It continues to present essential and complete information on preparing to get underway, operating and navigating your boat, the practice of good seamanship, docking or mooring your boat, and how to put it away for the winter (which some of us have to do!).

Chapman's has been a fixture in our library (and on our boats) since the 50th edition in 1972. And even though we pay a little more for it now than the $8.95 price in 1972, you'll still find it a great value at Amazon's price shown above.

Our advice: Don't leave home (or the dock) without it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars We Cannot Recommend A More Important Book About Boating, Jun 2 2002

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James Carter (Castro Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chapman Piloting: Seamanship & Boat Handling (Hardcover)

I know the cost is high, but you cannot go without this book. Go and look at it in the library if you need to in order to be convinced, but save yourself the time and just buy it.

I was taught sailing at the old age of 19 by one of my 12 year-old YMCA campers. Since my first 5 minutes on the water I have been hooked.

Since then, I have sailed, raced, motored and flated thousand of miles on all types of boats and in all kinds of conditions. My advice, buy this book and read it. Then read it again.

It is not the kind of book you can sit down and read straight through. You need to have it handy so when you are wondering about something, you can get right to it and learn. Just try not to do it when you are wondering if you have the right of way...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Its reputation speaks for itself, and it speaks the truth.
NOBODY should be without this text on the water. It is second in importance only to the lifejackets. Read more

Published on Feb 4 2001 by _j_p_w_

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginners - This is a must have...
I just started in the world of boating and really was quite clueless to the whole terminology used. I have since read about 3 books and find that I use Chapman's the most. Read more

Published on Oct 3 2000 by Thomas Nye