
This title features 1, 500 all-colour photos, charts & drawings. More than ever, boaters need a single comprehensive reference that combines the best traditions of seamanship with cutting-edge practices, gear, & technology. That`s why, for nearly a century, Chapman Piloting & Seamanship has remained the most respected & widely used guide for boating under power & sail. This 67th revised edition is fully updated & enhanced in fundamental ways. Key additions include a new chapter on inboard diesel & gasoline engines; a complete integration of the tools & techniques of electronic navigation with Chapman`s unsurpassed treatment of traditional chart-&-compass piloting skills; & the latest information on new anchor designs, safety gear, rope, hardware, & communications. You`ll also find information about tides, aids to navigation & more. Anyone who sets forth on the water needs this indispensable volume.