Chapter 12- Boating, Diving and Seamanship Boating, Diving, and Seamanship 271 SUMMARY Diving from a boat opens a world of opportunities for divers. There are a number of types of boats available for diving, and each has advantages and disadvantages. Obtain the proper training and experience with boats before you attempt to operate one. The suggestions outlined here will help to make your boating experiences more enjoyable. Within the marine industry, there are many boat captains. However, there are a select few who stand out as “captains among captains.” Your goal is to become known as a “diving boater among diving boaters.” The information presented here is only an introduction to small boat handling and seamanship. It is intended to introduce you to the basics. Hopefully you will take the challenge and continue your diving and boating education through more programs and courses. FOR FURTHER READING Bell, D.O. Dockmanship. Cornell Boaters Library, Best Publishing. Fagan, B. Cruising Guide to California’s Channel Islands. 1983. Foster, N. Sea Kayaking. Best Publishing. Gould, R.S. The Boater’s Medical Companion. Cornell Boaters Library, Best Publishing. Gray, L. How to Navigate Today, Sixth Ed. Cornell Boaters Library, Best Publishing. Haworth, R. First Aid Afloat. Best Publishing. Laymon, L. and L.L. Walden. Live-Aboards of the World. Best Publishing. Maloney, E.S. Chapman Piloting Seamanship & Small Boat Handling. Hearst Marine Books. Rossnagel, W.E., L.R. Higgins, and J.A. MacDonald. Handbook of Rigging. Best Publishing. Toghill, J. Knots and Splices. Best Publishing. Toss, B. Knots. Chapman’s Nautical Guide Series, Best Publishing. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boating Skills and Seamanship. Tenth Edition. Williams, M. The Boater’s Weather Guide. Cornell Boaters Library, Best Publishing.
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