Bibliograph

Chapman piloting & seamanship, [Jonathan Eaton, co-edtior, John Wooldridge, co-editor, John Whiting, consulting editor]

Type

Label

Chapman piloting & seamanship, [Jonathan Eaton, co-edtior, John Wooldridge, co-editor, John Whiting, consulting editor]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Chapman piloting & seamanship

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

979554970

Responsibility statement

[Jonathan Eaton, co-edtior, John Wooldridge, co-editor, John Whiting, consulting editor]

Summary

Surveys the latest developments in safety systems, marine electronics, radar, and communications, and includes information on tides, and currents, weather, and navigation

Table Of Contents

Forward -- The tradition of Chapman piloting and seamanship -- Boating essentials. Nautical terms ; Boating laws and regulations ; Equipment for boats ; Navigation rules: lights and day shapes ; Navigation rules: right-of-way and sound signals -- Seamanship. Seamanship under power ; Small boat seamanship ; Seamanship under sail ; Anchoring ; Special seamanship techniques -- Safety. Safety afloat ; Emergencies underway -- Piloting. The mariner's compass ; Aids to navigation ; Nautical charts and publications ; Basic piloting and navigation tools and procedures ; Tides and currents ; Position determination -- Onboard systems. Electrical systems ; Communications ; Marine engines -- Further aspects of boating. Inland boating ; Marlinespike seamanship ; Weather ; Boating customs -- Appendices. Chart, cruising and safety information sources ; Associations and organizations ; USCG district offices ; Metric system ; Abbreviations and acronyms ; Glossary of selected terms

Target audience

adult

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