Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship (Paperback)

Vin T. Sparano

ISBN 10: 0789332876 / ISBN 13: 9780789332875

Published by Universe Publishing, New York, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. From the author of the award-winning Complete Outdoors Encyclopediarepresenting decades of research and authoritative writing and featuring more than 600 photos and illustrationsthis is the definitive guide, bringing all aspects of boating and enjoying the water together. Setting itself apart in content, the Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship is as deep as it is broad, offering comprehensive and instructional information on all aspects of boating, marine navigation, equipment, knots, and safety afloat. This complete and comprehensive guide is the ultimate one-volume library for anyone looking to excel in and enjoy a day on the waterwhether it be canoeing, kayaking, sailing, or powerboating. This exhaustive work features extensive illustrated coverage of all skills necessary to be successful in any marine or boating situation. The most complete boating instruction book ever to be published. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship (Paperback)
• Publisher: Universe Publishing, New York
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789332876
• ISBN 13: 9780789332875
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The most complete boating instruction book ever to be published.
 
From the author of the award-winning Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia, this volume will prove to be the most indispensable guide for anyone interested in boating and seamanship. This monumental guide to being safe on the water is produced in full color, featuring more than 600 photographs, diagrams, and illustrations. This complete resource offers in-depth coverage of hull design, canoes and kayaks, boat construction, motors, trailers, boat maintenance, preparing for winter storage or spring launching, boating electronics, anchors and moorings, safety procedures, avoiding seasickness, and first-aid advice. Coverage of seamanship extends to include all nautical skills from knot tying to dead reckoning. The book also details in-depth navigation and complete U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
 
Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship clearly explains and illustrates the most successful techniques for skippering any vessel—from kayak to offshore powerboat. This book is a must-have reference guide for both novice and experienced sailors and boaters, as well as any person planning to be on the water— whether freshwater or marine—for the first time.

About the Author

Vin T. Sparano is the author of Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia. He is editor emeritus of Outdoor Life and has written and edited eighteen books about the outdoors. In 2009, Sparano was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Fisherman’s Conservation Association, and in 2013 he was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.