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Summary: complete guide to boating
Review: I grew up with Chapman's and I still have it close at hand...the latest edition is exceptional. If you only have one boating book, this is the one you need.
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Summary: common sense should prevail
Review: I was talking with a cruise ship captain in Key West, and he brought up Chapman's guide to piloting. We were discussing rules of the road, ie, under sail has right of way over ships under power. Being the captain of a large cruise ship, he said, "Ask yourself, is it easier for a sailboat to come about to avoid a collision or is it easier for a large ocean liner to stop before he hits you?" Therein lies the true wisdom of rules of the road: the bigger vessel will win every time. If your boat is easier to handle and can get out of the way sooner, be polite and make the first move long before it becomes an issue. Although Chapman's is the authority on rules of the road, common sense should prevail when rules come in conflict.
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Summary: Experience is the Best Teacher. But Tuition Can Kill You!
Review: I've been a profesional captain for over 30 years, and I still find myself going back to this book for a quick refresher on the Rules of the Road or a check on the working and breaking strengths for various moorings, ropes, chains, etc. If you were allowed only one reference book on boating, this one, in my opinion, would be the best choice. It has a wealth of practical information on virtually every 'basic' subject of importance to the mariner -- novice and professional alike -- and is completely free of controversy and error. With 64 printings under its belt, you can be sure you're getting the facts and figures straight.There are indeed other very worthy books that cover individual aspects of boating (heavy weather seamanship, advanced navigation, etc.) in a more comprehensive manner, but none of these will offer more factual, accurate, or appropriate information for such a wide range of skill levels. We all know experience is the best teacher. But when the tuition can kill you, it pays to come to school prepared. In this regard, Chapman's has no equal.
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Summary: An excellent update of a classic reference
Review: The quality of presentation of topics of interest to boaters is excellent. Good illustrations and clear explantions typify this latest edition. The sections on boat handling and navigation alone are well worth the price.
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Summary: A must for all seamen!!!
Review: This book has everything. It's a great reference for any type of boating. All you need to know to enjoy the water is here. As a member of the United States Power Squadron I found this book to cover all the basics for good seamanship, navigation, and water safety. This book is worth the money.
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Summary: This book sets the standard
Review: This book is chosen by the US Power Squadron to teach boating skills to its students nationwide. It is the standard-setting reference work on boating and sailing and this edition is illustrated with color photographs and illustrations throughout. Enjoy!
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Summary: Excellent book for recreational boaters
Review: This is an excellent book for all boaters. As a comercal captain, I found this book as an excellent refrence book for all general boating information. It does lack the more advanced information, but this information is generally not needed for a recreational pleasure boater
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