Adrews H.L., Russell A.L. Basic Boating - Piloting and Seamanship

Prentice-Hall, 1974. — 411 p.Long recognized as the responsible guide for skippers, Basic Boating gives you all the necessary fundamentals for your boating pleasure and safety. The original edition is recommended reading by the United States Power Squadrons and is also endorsed by the U.S. Coast Guard. Now, Basic Boating, Revised Edition, has been carefully redesigned and enlarged with the specific needs of the pleasure boatman in mind. Included are all the latest advances in marine navigation and boat construction, recent Federal changes in equipment and safety standards, nautical traffic control, and emergency procedures.
Basic Boating, Revised Edition, is like receiving a course in seamanship from the experts, covering every important subject affecting your life on board. From basic instructions on the techniques of small boat piloting to detailed chapters on mechanical and electronic aids to navigation... from accident prevention and first aid through sea law applied to the small boat owner... from the safety cautions to observe while fueling small craft to precise explanations of charts and projections— every conceivable aspect of the complexities of boats and the skills of boat men is presented in lucid, well-organized, and profusely illustrated sections of this handsome volume.