Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 70th Edition Hardcover by Chapman and John Wooldridge

Product Details

• Publisher: Hearst Home (2026-10-06)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 896 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781958395516
• Item Weight: 2353.05 grams
• Dimensions: 28.32 x 22.23 x 4.01 cm

The definitive boating book for sailors and powerboaters, America’s trusted guide to safe, confident, and joyful boating.

For more than a century, Chapman Piloting & Seamanship has been the foundational boating book—the essential reference trusted by sailors, powerboaters, and navigators on coastal and inland waters. Used and recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, BoatUS Foundation, and US Sailing, this 70th edition upholds Chapman's standard as the boating bible for every skill level.

Inside, readers will find expert guidance on every aspect of boating, sailing, navigation, and seamanship, including:

• Anchoring and mooring techniques
• Communication with radar, radio, and satellite systems
• Engine operation and maintenance for gas, diesel, inboard, or outboard engines
• How to tie knots, handle lines, and make them fast
• Navigating day or night in any weather
• Technology advances in AI, communications, and propulsion
• Trailerboating and trailer maintenance
• Weather reading and safety practices

With 1,500 full-color photos, charts, and drawings, and a 4,200-entry index, Chapman’s offers comprehensive coverage for safe, confident boating. Whether you’re learning how to sail, maintaining your vessel, or seeking a gift for boaters or sailors, this classic sailing book remains the ultimate resource. It’s ideal for any home nautical library and the handy ebook edition means you can also easily take it on board whenever you set sail.

Perfect for: sailing gifts, boating gifts, sailor gifts, boater gifts, sailing log book users, knot tying book collectors, and anyone passionate about life on the water.

About the Author

Charles F. Chapman was a pioneering boating editor, racer, navigator, and lifelong advocate for maritime safety and education. In 1917, he founded Chapman Piloting & Seamanship, which became the definitive guide to boating and seamanship in the United States. Chapman also served for more than five decades as editor of Motor Boating magazine and was a founding member of the United States Power Squadrons. His enduring legacy lives on through Chapman Piloting & Seamanship, still recognized today as the most trusted and authoritative reference for boaters worldwide.

John Wooldridge is a lifelong boater who began photographing and writing about boats professionally in 1977. He served as editor-in-chief for numerous marine magazines. He is editor of the 70th edition of Chapman Piloting & Seamanship, and co-editor of the 68th and 69th editions.