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Description
The definitive boating book for sailors and powerboaters, America’s trusted guide to safe, confident, and joyful boating.
For more than a century, Chapman Piloting & Seamanship has been the foundational boating book—the essential reference trusted by sailors, powerboaters, and navigators on coastal and inland waters. Used and recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, BoatUS Foundation, and US Sailing, this 70th edition upholds Chapman’s standard as the boating bible for every skill level.
Inside, readers will find expert guidance on every aspect of boating, sailing, navigation, and seamanship, including:
With 1,500 full-color photos, charts, and drawings, and a 4,200-entry index, Chapman’s offers comprehensive coverage for safe, confident boating. Whether you’re learning how to sail, maintaining your vessel, or seeking a gift for boaters or sailors, this classic sailing book remains the ultimate resource. It’s ideal for any home nautical library and the handy ebook edition means you can also easily take it on board whenever you set sail.
Perfect for: sailing gifts, boating gifts, sailor gifts, boater gifts, sailing log book users, knot tying book collectors, and anyone passionate about life on the water.
For more than a century, Chapman Piloting & Seamanship has been the foundational boating book—the essential reference trusted by sailors, powerboaters, and navigators on coastal and inland waters. Used and recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, BoatUS Foundation, and US Sailing, this 70th edition upholds Chapman’s standard as the boating bible for every skill level.
Inside, readers will find expert guidance on every aspect of boating, sailing, navigation, and seamanship, including:
- Anchoring and mooring techniques
- Communication with radar, radio, and satellite systems
- Engine operation and maintenance for gas, diesel, inboard, or outboard engines
- How to tie knots, handle lines, and make them fast
- Navigating day or night in any weather
- Technology advances in AI, communications, and propulsion
- Trailerboating and trailer maintenance
- Weather reading and safety practices
With 1,500 full-color photos, charts, and drawings, and a 4,200-entry index, Chapman’s offers comprehensive coverage for safe, confident boating. Whether you’re learning how to sail, maintaining your vessel, or seeking a gift for boaters or sailors, this classic sailing book remains the ultimate resource. It’s ideal for any home nautical library and the handy ebook edition means you can also easily take it on board whenever you set sail.
Perfect for: sailing gifts, boating gifts, sailor gifts, boater gifts, sailing log book users, knot tying book collectors, and anyone passionate about life on the water.
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Specifications
Product Type :
Book
Book Type:
Hardcover
Dimensions (IN):
8.75 x 11.15
Pages:
896 pages
Author:
Charles Chapman, John Wooldridge
Supplier/Publisher:
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
Published Date:
2026
ISBN:
9781958395516
Date Added:
October 2026
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