Boating Skills and Seamanship (12th Edition)

This review refers to "Boating/Skills and Seamanship"(U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary)......If you have ever thought of or plan to buy a boat or step foot on a boat or any kind of watercraft this book is an absolute must. It would also be highly advisable to take the classes the Coast Guard auxiliary offers (usually for free) in conjunction with this manuel.Mostly geared toward new boaters, this book together with the classes will teach you everything you could possibly need to know to get started. It is even a good refresher for the experienced hand. Among the very important information gained are basic "rules of the road", who has the right of way on the water, what do all the markers, different colored lights, and signs mean and what are your responsibilites, and legal concerns. If your thinking of buying a boat, there is a whole chapter on which may be best for you and another on how to safely trailer your boat and place it in the water.Many safety and emergency situtation issues are discussed, you'll learn proper use of the radio and other equipment. Boating terminology, knot tying, piloting, charting a course(this was my favorite chapter) and maintenance are thouroughly gone over.The coast guard classes will also guide you through each chapter and will present a test at the end of each. At the end of the course an official coast guard certificate in skills and seamanship is yours. These classes are great for the whole family or anyone just needing this knowledge. You can probably find the nearest classes to you in the phone book or through your local community center. There are also extended classes for those wanting to further their boating education(i.e.Learning to sail). The beginning classes are in a classroom and not on the water.If you have already signed up for these classes, it's possible this book may be purchased at your first meeting.The book is easy to understand and spells out every detail clearly and has critical information that everyone who plans on being on the water should know.Have a fun and safe boating expereince.....Laurie

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