Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition: The Boating Book of Record

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 levels, from those learning how to tie knots to seasoned sailors who want to explore skills like 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 has been an indispensable, trusted resource for boating under power and sail for more than a century. Jonathan Eaton developed, edited, and published 400+ boating books throughout his career as editor and publisher of McGraw-Hill's International Marine imprint. He has created books and reference guides for the U.S. Power Squadrons, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the American Sailing Association, and West Marine.