Chapman Boater's Handbook 3rd Revised Edition - A Chapman Nautical Guide Author:Elbert S. Maloney Whether it’s dealing with emergencies, complying with safety regulations, refreshing your knowledge of seamanship and piloting, reading charts, assessing weather conditions, maintaining your vessel, or just figuring out which flag to fly, the gamut of boating knowledge is covered, clearly and concisely, in this handy, portable guide.