First launched in 1983, Annapolis remains the sailor's bible, a comprehensive chapter and verse guide to all aspects of seamanship from the simplest ABC's to the most advanced skills and latest electronics. Based on the US Naval Academy's courses in navigation, piloting, and seamanship.

Now in its 63rd edition, Charles Frederic Chapman's masterpiece is a boater's bible. It's more than just a basic text, however; it's a complete curriculum of nautical knowledge, from knots to navigation, docking to distress calls, plus etiquette, protocol, and terminology for powerboaters and sailors alike. Accessible to the beginner, Chapman Piloting is an essential reference for even the most experienced sailor. A necessary component of any nautical library.

"A vast resource...An important reference tool for sailors...Clear, concise illustrations, and chockfull of first-hand stories from countless long-range voyagers. Wow." - Cruising World

"This book is in the pilothouse of every ship in the US Navy. 'Nuff said." - A reader

"Vigor successfully combines fun and function in a dictionary-style resource that is eminently readable... [It] is tough to put down." - Lakeland Boating

"Opening [this book] is... like opening a can of salty nuts. I can't resist just a little more before putting it away." - Dockside

A complete and useful guide to every aspect of boating customs, from yacht-club practices to passing courtesies, from what types of flags to fly and how and where to display them to having or being a guest on board a boat. Illustrated.

Covers a wide variety of topics relating to small power boats. Excellent for boat owners or those considering buying a boat.

The quick reference layout covers everything from plotting a dead reckoning course to docking maneuvers, from CPR to advanced first aid.

Effective Skippering will help you become a better, safer, more knowledgeable and more confident skipper. It will show you how to protect your vessel, your crew and yourself from damage and from strain.

Weatherproof high strength plastic, 8.5" x 11" three-hole card. Small Craft Seamanship and Safety - covers all the basic procedures and equipment.

Any boater - well, almost any - can handle his boat reasonably well in open waters. The real crunch comes when he or she has to bring the craft into a pier or wharf. Boat Docking may be a small volume, but it contains a wealth of information on docking and undocking a boat.

By applying professional techniques you can learn to handle boats and ships in close quarters. Dockmanship includes sections on outboards, inboards, single and twin screw, and sail.

Addresses anchoring systems, techniques, and permanent moorings for boats from 12 to 80 feet in length. It covers monohulls, multihulls, light displacement cruisers, sportfishers, ocean-going motorboats, and workboats.

The classic standard work on seamanship under gale conditions receives the most thorough revision of its 30 years: with 21 new chapters and contributions from world-renowned sailors such as Olin Stephens, John Shuttleworth, Mike Golding, Robin Knox Johnson, and Val Haigh. This edition retains the mix of storm survival stories with expert analysis and advice, and dramatic photos of storm seas.

"An encyclopedic covering of various tactics for surviving storms at sea, the Dashews succinct writing and cogent organization drives this hefty book forward. while powerboats are nominally covered, this book is more squarely aimed at the community of ocean going sailboats. Anyone sailing into deep blue water should read this book." - A reader

Modern methods of heaving-to for survival in extreme conditions. Trysail and para-anchor technology for all types of boats and sailors.

Examines drag devices in great detail, drawing from his personal observations, information from manufacturers, and reports from users.

Fresh-water boaters will find life-saving information on how to maintain control in emergency situations. Written specifically for powerboaters, this book details what to do when encountering heavy weather and on-board emergencies such as engine failure, man overboard, or loss of position.

The book is straightforward, authoritative, and to the point.