Author: Chapman
Publisher: Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids
ISBN: 1950785491
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 922
Book Description
The authoritative 920-page boating book covers all aspects of sailing and boat handling for any boater. Set sail with confidence with Chapman’s, every time. With three million copies sold, this essential sailing book is the trusted resource for boaters of all skill levels, from those learning how to tie knots to seasoned sailors who want to explore star navigation. Chapman’s covers the rich traditions of seamanship as well as modern advances in boating technology and practices. Power boaters and sailors alike will have at their fingertips all the information they need about: navigating day or night in any weather, on inland or coastal waters getting underway, returning to a marina, and mooring under power or sail sailboat maintenance, and sharing the waters with other vessels reading the weather and using radar knot tying and boat maintenance, and so much more Recognized as essential by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Chapman is an indispensable and practical resource for all boaters. Its comprehensive content, including knot tying techniques and sailing knots, sailing alone, and even sailboat rigging, makes it an invaluable addition to any sailor's library. When you're looking for thoughtful gifts for boaters or gifts for sailors, Chapman stands out as the timeless boating book of record, appreciated by educators and enthusiasts alike for more than a century. Its in-depth 4,200 entry index makes accessing information a breeze. It’s the ideal sailing coffee table book for any nautical home library along with the handy ebook edition means you can also easily take it on board whenever you set sail. Both resources together make for the perfect sailbook gifts.
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition
Author: Chapman
Publisher: Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids
ISBN: 1950785491
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 922
Book Description
The authoritative 920-page boating book covers all aspects of sailing and boat handling for any boater. Set sail with confidence with Chapman’s, every time. With three million copies sold, this essential sailing book is the trusted resource for boaters of all skill levels, from those learning how to tie knots to seasoned sailors who want to explore star navigation. Chapman’s covers the rich traditions of seamanship as well as modern advances in boating technology and practices. Power boaters and sailors alike will have at their fingertips all the information they need about: navigating day or night in any weather, on inland or coastal waters getting underway, returning to a marina, and mooring under power or sail sailboat maintenance, and sharing the waters with other vessels reading the weather and using radar knot tying and boat maintenance, and so much more Recognized as essential by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Chapman is an indispensable and practical resource for all boaters. Its comprehensive content, including knot tying techniques and sailing knots, sailing alone, and even sailboat rigging, makes it an invaluable addition to any sailor's library. When you're looking for thoughtful gifts for boaters or gifts for sailors, Chapman stands out as the timeless boating book of record, appreciated by educators and enthusiasts alike for more than a century. Its in-depth 4,200 entry index makes accessing information a breeze. It’s the ideal sailing coffee table book for any nautical home library along with the handy ebook edition means you can also easily take it on board whenever you set sail. Both resources together make for the perfect sailbook gifts.
Publisher: Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids
ISBN: 1950785491
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 922
Book Description
The authoritative 920-page boating book covers all aspects of sailing and boat handling for any boater. Set sail with confidence with Chapman’s, every time. With three million copies sold, this essential sailing book is the trusted resource for boaters of all skill levels, from those learning how to tie knots to seasoned sailors who want to explore star navigation. Chapman’s covers the rich traditions of seamanship as well as modern advances in boating technology and practices. Power boaters and sailors alike will have at their fingertips all the information they need about: navigating day or night in any weather, on inland or coastal waters getting underway, returning to a marina, and mooring under power or sail sailboat maintenance, and sharing the waters with other vessels reading the weather and using radar knot tying and boat maintenance, and so much more Recognized as essential by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Chapman is an indispensable and practical resource for all boaters. Its comprehensive content, including knot tying techniques and sailing knots, sailing alone, and even sailboat rigging, makes it an invaluable addition to any sailor's library. When you're looking for thoughtful gifts for boaters or gifts for sailors, Chapman stands out as the timeless boating book of record, appreciated by educators and enthusiasts alike for more than a century. Its in-depth 4,200 entry index makes accessing information a breeze. It’s the ideal sailing coffee table book for any nautical home library along with the handy ebook edition means you can also easily take it on board whenever you set sail. Both resources together make for the perfect sailbook gifts.
Chapman Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling
Author: Charles F. Chapman
Publisher: Hearst Books
ISBN: 9780910990479
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Publisher: Hearst Books
ISBN: 9780910990479
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
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Chapman Piloting
Author: Elbert S. Maloney
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
ISBN: 9780688092528
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
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Publisher: William Morrow & Company
ISBN: 9780688092528
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
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The Annapolis Book of Seamanship
Author: John Rousmaniere
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451650191
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology and safety standards, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451650191
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology and safety standards, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured.
Chapman Boating Etiquette
Author: Pat Piper
Publisher: Hearst Books
ISBN: 9781588164490
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Chapman's indispensable "rule book" for boaters-now completely updated and thoroughly revamped, with all-new full color illustrations, a fresh contemporary design, and up-to-date information on boating etiquette. Here is the volume for anyone who wants to know every aspect of boating custom, from displaying pennants to naming conventions to rules on the right of way. It's freshly revised and better than ever, brightened up with great color images. Not a detail is missed: harbor manners, dockside behavior, radio protocol, how to carry out the ship's daily routine, and even what do in a yacht club cruise. While yachting is no longer a formal activity, a mariner's good conduct not only shows consideration for others, but also affects boating safety. By following the Chapman's quality advice, anyone can avoid the dreaded faux pas. Pat Piper is the author of 4 books and a frequent contributor to numerous boating magazines. In addition, he was an Executive Producer on the Larry King Live Show. Queene Hooper Foster is a long time sailor who has taken part in several Bermuda Races. She was one of the first women to be a full member of the New York Yacht Club.
Publisher: Hearst Books
ISBN: 9781588164490
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Chapman's indispensable "rule book" for boaters-now completely updated and thoroughly revamped, with all-new full color illustrations, a fresh contemporary design, and up-to-date information on boating etiquette. Here is the volume for anyone who wants to know every aspect of boating custom, from displaying pennants to naming conventions to rules on the right of way. It's freshly revised and better than ever, brightened up with great color images. Not a detail is missed: harbor manners, dockside behavior, radio protocol, how to carry out the ship's daily routine, and even what do in a yacht club cruise. While yachting is no longer a formal activity, a mariner's good conduct not only shows consideration for others, but also affects boating safety. By following the Chapman's quality advice, anyone can avoid the dreaded faux pas. Pat Piper is the author of 4 books and a frequent contributor to numerous boating magazines. In addition, he was an Executive Producer on the Larry King Live Show. Queene Hooper Foster is a long time sailor who has taken part in several Bermuda Races. She was one of the first women to be a full member of the New York Yacht Club.
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship
Author: Elbert S. Maloney
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781588162328
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
With millions of copies sold, this resource has been the leading reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly 100 years. Now this absolutely essential guide is thoroughly updated with all the latest information on federal laws, regulations, and fees.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781588162328
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
With millions of copies sold, this resource has been the leading reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly 100 years. Now this absolutely essential guide is thoroughly updated with all the latest information on federal laws, regulations, and fees.
Seamanship Secrets
Author: John Jamieson
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071605797
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
"Secrets' is the modern Bowditch, written so clearly that navigation and seamanship will be comprehensible to anyone . . ." --Dave and Jaja Martin,circumnavigators and authors of Into the Light: A Family's Epic Journey "It's a great book. The prose is simple and clear . . ." --John Vigor, author of The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat "The nautical tips and techniques presented are encyclopedic, yet the clear explanations demystify the topics . . ." --Don Launer, contributing editor for Good Old Boat magazine "It is a fine piece of work and should be read by anyone contemplating coastal cruising or blue water voyages. It definitely deserves a place in the offshore yacht's library . . ." --Ted Brewer, yacht designer, author, and offshore racing and cruising sailor Be a Better Skipper In the night, wind, rain, fog, big seas, strong currents, or congested waters, when there’s no time for textbook seamanship solutions, what you need are shortcuts and techniques that work quickly and reliably every time. Distilled from the vast accumulated lore of seamanship and navigation, here are the absolute essentials--185 techniques that work without fail in the pilothouse or the exposed cockpit or flying bridge of a shorthanded sail- or powerboat. John Jamieson shows you how to: Set up a clipboard chart table for cockpit use Avoid hazards with danger bearings or a GPS grid highway Estimate current speeds with the 50-90-100 rule Track other boats in poor visibility using radar plots and bearing drift Sail home without a rudder or get your twin-screw boat home on one working engine Dock or anchor under any conditions And much, much more Even in this age of electronic navigation you need to know how to eyeball your boat through any situation. Each of the techniques in this cut-to-the-chase book has shown itself to be absolutely repeatable. It will work this time, the next time,and the time a er that, in conditions fair or foul.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071605797
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
"Secrets' is the modern Bowditch, written so clearly that navigation and seamanship will be comprehensible to anyone . . ." --Dave and Jaja Martin,circumnavigators and authors of Into the Light: A Family's Epic Journey "It's a great book. The prose is simple and clear . . ." --John Vigor, author of The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat "The nautical tips and techniques presented are encyclopedic, yet the clear explanations demystify the topics . . ." --Don Launer, contributing editor for Good Old Boat magazine "It is a fine piece of work and should be read by anyone contemplating coastal cruising or blue water voyages. It definitely deserves a place in the offshore yacht's library . . ." --Ted Brewer, yacht designer, author, and offshore racing and cruising sailor Be a Better Skipper In the night, wind, rain, fog, big seas, strong currents, or congested waters, when there’s no time for textbook seamanship solutions, what you need are shortcuts and techniques that work quickly and reliably every time. Distilled from the vast accumulated lore of seamanship and navigation, here are the absolute essentials--185 techniques that work without fail in the pilothouse or the exposed cockpit or flying bridge of a shorthanded sail- or powerboat. John Jamieson shows you how to: Set up a clipboard chart table for cockpit use Avoid hazards with danger bearings or a GPS grid highway Estimate current speeds with the 50-90-100 rule Track other boats in poor visibility using radar plots and bearing drift Sail home without a rudder or get your twin-screw boat home on one working engine Dock or anchor under any conditions And much, much more Even in this age of electronic navigation you need to know how to eyeball your boat through any situation. Each of the techniques in this cut-to-the-chase book has shown itself to be absolutely repeatable. It will work this time, the next time,and the time a er that, in conditions fair or foul.
Chapman Piloting
Author: Elbert S. Maloney
Publisher: Hearst Communications
ISBN: 9780688091279
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
With the 59th edition, Chapmanp-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative book available for recreational boaters. Includes the new system of aids to navigation and developments in marine electronics, radar, and communications. 1,500 photos and illustrations.
Publisher: Hearst Communications
ISBN: 9780688091279
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
With the 59th edition, Chapmanp-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative book available for recreational boaters. Includes the new system of aids to navigation and developments in marine electronics, radar, and communications. 1,500 photos and illustrations.
Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling
Author: Elbert S. Maloney
Publisher: Hearst Communications
ISBN: 9780688110925
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Publisher: Hearst Communications
ISBN: 9780688110925
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description