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Cruising Guides and Pilots for Caribbean.Charts for this area in our 'Charts' section include Imray A and D Charts and Admiralty Caribbean Folios
Annual - Dozier's Waterway Guide by The Cruising AuthorityBahamas and the Turks and Caicos IslandsBased on previous editions by Mathew Wilson. A completely updated source of the latest cruising information for the entire Bahamas including the Turks and Caicos Islands. Loaded with proven, practical advice for route planning, anchorages, weather, shoreside attractions, lots more.Pilotage information, chartlets, aerial photographs.Pb. 460pp 8"x11" spiral bound. Full colour photos and chartlets throughout
Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands
Based on previous editions by Mathew Wilson. A completely updated source of the latest cruising information for the entire Bahamas including the Turks and Caicos Islands. Loaded with proven, practical advice for route planning, anchorages, weather, shoreside attractions, lots more.
Pilotage information, chartlets, aerial photographs.
Pb. 460pp 8"x11" spiral bound. Full colour photos and chartlets throughout
by Steve, Jeff & John Dodge 23rd ed. 2012The popular Abaco Islands are featured in this cruising guide. Covers Walker's Cay to Hole-in-the-Wall. 77 colour charts & maps, 90 colour aerial and satellite photographs. Includes Florida to Abaco tide tables for 2011 and snorkeling/scuba charts and GPS waypoint system. Pb. spiral bound, 208pp
Pb. spiral bound, 208pp
By F. Rauscher3rd Ed. 2007Cruising guide to the East coast of the Yucatan peninsula, the coast of Belize to Guatemala, inc. Rio Dulce. Sketch plans and charts, photos, street maps, places of interest etc. GPS waypoints, chartering, snorkelling, diving, fishing, weather, customs Two folded charts.Pb. 296pp, 16 pages of colour photos. 210x285mm
Pb. 296pp, 16 pages of colour photos. 210x285mm
2002Cruising as it was in the early 1960'sThis book is Street's second guide. The first was a mimeographed guide to the Virgin Islands published privately in 1964.That guide opened up the Virgin Islands to the visiting cruising yachtsman and made bare boat chartering possible. This book became the bible for all yachtsman cruising the Lesser Antilles
This book is Street's second guide. The first was a mimeographed guide to the Virgin Islands published privately in 1964.That guide opened up the Virgin Islands to the visiting cruising yachtsman and made bare boat chartering possible. This book became the bible for all yachtsman cruising the Lesser Antilles
By S. Pavlidis2nd Ed. 2012A comprehensive guide to the Leeward Islands that stretch from Anguilla in the north to the southernmost, Dominica. Now in full colour with many new charts and aerial photos of the principle harbours, it contains 294 pages of text with 85 sketch charts that have GPS-accurate data based on independant surveys personally conducted by the authorPb. 294pp
Pb. 294pp
By S. Pavlides1st Ed. 2006A comprehensive guide to the Leeward Islands that stretch from Anguilla in the north to the southernmost, Dominica. Charts and b/w photos of the principle harbours, it contains 85 sketch charts that have GPS-accurate data based on independant surveys personally conducted by the authorPb. Spiral bound. 276pp b/w photos and chartletsWAS £19.95, OUR PRICE £9.99
Pb. Spiral bound. 276pp b/w photos and chartlets
WAS £19.95, OUR PRICE £9.99
by Chris Doyle12th Ed.Anguilla to Dominica2012-2013 Includes over a hundred up-to-date colour sketch charts, full-colour aerial photos of most anchorages, island pictures, and detailed shore-side information covering services, restaurants, provisioning, travel basics and island history. Information is linked to the author's website where you can download the GPS waypoints given in the sketch charts, learn of essential updates, print town maps, and obtain links to local weather, news and businesses. Pb. 529pp, spiral binding,
Includes over a hundred up-to-date colour sketch charts, full-colour aerial photos of most anchorages, island pictures, and detailed shore-side information covering services, restaurants, provisioning, travel basics and island history. Information is linked to the author's website where you can download the GPS waypoints given in the sketch charts, learn of essential updates, print town maps, and obtain links to local weather, news and businesses. Pb. 529pp, spiral binding,
By Stephen J. Pavlidis2008An excellent and much-needed cruising guide to this region. Includes the northern coast of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the Bay Islands and Mainland Honduras, Guatemala and the Rio Dulce. Loaded with sketch charts, photos. Spiral-bound. Pb. 385pp
An excellent and much-needed cruising guide to this region. Includes the northern coast of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the Bay Islands and Mainland Honduras, Guatemala and the Rio Dulce. Loaded with sketch charts, photos.
Spiral-bound. Pb. 385pp
by Stephen J PavlidisRevised 2010Covers Grand Bahama, the Abacos, Biminis, Andros, the Berry Islands, New Providence, Eleuthera, Cat Island and crossing the Great Bahama Bank. The many color charts, photos and loads of current local knowledge make this a must-have guide. Pb. 348pp 8"x11"
Covers Grand Bahama, the Abacos, Biminis, Andros, the Berry Islands, New Providence, Eleuthera, Cat Island and crossing the Great Bahama Bank. The many color charts, photos and loads of current local knowledge make this a must-have guide.
Pb. 348pp 8"x11"
by Stephen J PavlidisRevised 2010Details the waters around Cat and Conception Islands, Rum Cay, San Salvador, Long Island,the Jumentos & Ragged Island, Mayaguana, Inagua, the Turks and Caicos as well as Dominican Republic north coastal ports. Color charts.Pb. 295pp 8x11"
Details the waters around Cat and Conception Islands, Rum Cay, San Salvador, Long Island,the Jumentos & Ragged Island, Mayaguana, Inagua, the Turks and Caicos as well as Dominican Republic north coastal ports. Color charts.
Pb. 295pp 8x11"
By Stephen Pavlidis2nd Ed.2009A comprehensive cruising guide guide covering Puerto Rico and the Spanish Virgin Islands. 50 full colour charts containing extremely accurate date based on independent surveys personally conducted by the author using a computer hydrographic system. Detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, photos, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sitesPb.
A comprehensive cruising guide guide covering Puerto Rico and the Spanish Virgin Islands. 50 full colour charts containing extremely accurate date based on independent surveys personally conducted by the author using a computer hydrographic system. Detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, photos, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites
Pb.
by Chris DoyleEd 2007Includes 53 sketch charts, aerial photographs, scenic photography throughout, onshore information with sections on exploring, provisioning, services and restaurants. GPS waypoints are included in the sketch charts.Pb. 6"x9" 256pp
Includes 53 sketch charts, aerial photographs, scenic photography throughout, onshore information with sections on exploring, provisioning, services and restaurants. GPS waypoints are included in the sketch charts.
Pb. 6"x9" 256pp
By S. Pavlidis2003The most comprehensive guide available on this area. 29 very accurate and full colour charts, detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, photos, approaches, routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history etc.Pb 120p
The most comprehensive guide available on this area. 29 very accurate and full colour charts, detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, photos, approaches, routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history etc.
Pb 120p
by Stephen Pavlidis83 sketch charts, detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, approaches and routes, anchorages, dive sites, index, bibliography. Sections on marine services, history, local knowledge etc.Paperback, spiral bound, 260pp, 2005.
83 sketch charts, detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, approaches and routes, anchorages, dive sites, index, bibliography. Sections on marine services, history, local knowledge etc.
Paperback, spiral bound, 260pp, 2005.
by Chris Doyle and Jeff Fisher3rd Ed. 2007This guide covers the area from Trinidad west to Chichiviriche, including all the offshore islands to Bonaire, but it does not cover the entrance to the Orinoco. A vast cruising area. Colour port plans and aerial photos.302pp Pb. spiral bound
This guide covers the area from Trinidad west to Chichiviriche, including all the offshore islands to Bonaire, but it does not cover the entrance to the Orinoco. A vast cruising area. Colour port plans and aerial photos.
302pp Pb. spiral bound
Virgin AnchoragesCruising Guide Publication.Colour photos from the air.
Colour photos from the air.
by Simon and Nancy Scott15th Ed.The colourful coverage includes the British and US Virgin Islands, the Spanish Virgins, Culebra, Vieques and the east coast of Puerto Rico. Yachting information and plenty of local tips.340pp spiral bound
340pp spiral bound
By S. Pavlidis2nd Ed.2011A comprehensive cruising guide to the Virin Islands. 80 sketch charts, detailed pilotage instructions, GPS Waypoints, photos, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history, and more.Covers Spanish, US and British Virgin Islands.Pb spiral bound. 250pp. Numerous photos. 270mm x 210mm
Covers Spanish, US and British Virgin Islands.
Pb spiral bound. 250pp. Numerous photos. 270mm x 210mm
By J. Russell and M. Bunzel2nd Ed. 2009Covers both the British and U.S. Virgin Islands featuring suggested itineraries and routes, GPS waypoints, local history, loads of local knowledge and much more. Superb colour photos, many aerials. Color sketch charts.Pb. 239pp 8"x10"
Covers both the British and U.S. Virgin Islands featuring suggested itineraries and routes, GPS waypoints, local history, loads of local knowledge and much more. Superb colour photos, many aerials. Color sketch charts.
Pb. 239pp 8"x10"
By Capt. P. Rains.Revised 6.5 Ed. 2011Covers Mexico’s Gulf Coast & Yucatan Channel, Cuba, Belize, Rio Dulce, Roatan, Honduras, western Caribbean islands, Panama’s Caribbean & Pacific cruising, Panama Canal transit, and Pacific coasts of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador & Guatemala. Charts, photos, marinas, fuel docks, all paperwork needed. Starts where Mexico Boating Guide leaves off. Pb 272pp, 8 ½ x 11". Colour photographs and charlets throughout
Pb 272pp, 8 ½ x 11". Colour photographs and charlets throughout
by Nigel CalderThe definitive guide based on the author's surveys and Cuban Hydrographic office data. The information in this pilot has been assembled by Nigel Calder during several visits and extended cruises in Cuba.260pp, soft cover (2nd edition 1999)
The definitive guide based on the author's surveys and Cuban Hydrographic office data. The information in this pilot has been assembled by Nigel Calder during several visits and extended cruises in Cuba.
260pp, soft cover (2nd edition 1999)
By C. & B. MehaffyThis is not a pilot, but contains all you need to know to prepare for a cruise of weeks or months in Mexican waters - advice on clothing and provisions, equipment to take, government paperwork, insurance, etc.184p photos & illus. Pb
This is not a pilot, but contains all you need to know to prepare for a cruise of weeks or months in Mexican waters - advice on clothing and provisions, equipment to take, government paperwork, insurance, etc.
184p photos & illus. Pb
Colourful and informative pilot guide to the West coast of Florida and the Keys.Pb. Spiral bound
Pb. Spiral bound
By S. Pavlides3rd Ed. 2009Covers every harbour, cove, pass and anchorage as well as every major reef and sand bank throughout the entire island chain. Features new and improved full-colour charts showing lat/long and distance along with with aerial photos, additional aids to navigation. Pb. 238pp 8"x11"
Pb. 238pp 8"x11"
By Bruce van Sant 10th Ed. 2012Now in its 10th edition, this classic crusing guide is essential for planning a passage from Florida to South America - with an emphasis on taking the passage at a leisurely pace. Also a cruising guide for the Greater Antilles islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.Pb.328pp A5
Now in its 10th edition, this classic crusing guide is essential for planning a passage from Florida to South America - with an emphasis on taking the passage at a leisurely pace. Also a cruising guide for the Greater Antilles islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.
Pb.328pp A5
By Jacques PatuelliImray20072nd Ed.This popular book covering the Caribbean from Grenada and Barbados to the Virgin Islands is a translation from Jacques Patuelli's original French version. Each island is dealt with in detail and pilotage notes are followed by tourist information and the usual data on formalities and facilities. Fully illustrated with plans and photos, the guide is packed with interesting and useful background information on the Caribbean, its history, tourism, geography and on sailing in the islands. The last section of the book, the blue pages, consists of listings of facilities, restaurants, bars, hotels and other information of interest to tourists. Pb. A4 size, full colour, 300pp,
Each island is dealt with in detail and pilotage notes are followed by tourist information and the usual data on formalities and facilities.
Fully illustrated with plans and photos, the guide is packed with interesting and useful background information on the Caribbean, its history, tourism, geography and on sailing in the islands.
The last section of the book, the blue pages, consists of listings of facilities, restaurants, bars, hotels and other information of interest to tourists.
Pb. A4 size, full colour, 300pp,
1994A compendium of the legal requirements and protocols for entering the majority of popular cruising ports in the Caribbean. Includes customs and immigration forms, letters from government officials.Pb 120p
by Chris Doyle'Leeward Anchorages', through spectacular aerial photography, depicts dozens of favourite anchorages and harbours throughout the Leeward Islands. Features 43 anchorages from Anguilla south to and including Dominica. Accompanying text details navigational instructions for approaching and entering these favourite spots for both day visits and over-night anchoring.Spiral bound flip-over format, 91pp, 2nd ed. 2010
'Leeward Anchorages', through spectacular aerial photography, depicts dozens of favourite anchorages and harbours throughout the Leeward Islands. Features 43 anchorages from Anguilla south to and including Dominica. Accompanying text details navigational instructions for approaching and entering these favourite spots for both day visits and over-night anchoring.
Spiral bound flip-over format, 91pp, 2nd ed. 2010
By S. Pavlidis.A detailed guide to the central and southern Bahamas. This book is in 2 sections:On the Beaten Path - covers The Biminis, Andros, The Berry Islands, New Providence, Eleuthera, Little San Salvador, Cat Island, Long Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador.Off the Beaten Path covers: The Jumentos, Crooked/Acklins district, Samana, Plana Cays, Mayaguana, Inagua, Hogsty Reef.Good advice on local seamanship, fishing, diving.320p 134 charts Pb
A detailed guide to the central and southern Bahamas. This book is in 2 sections:On the Beaten Path - covers The Biminis, Andros, The Berry Islands, New Providence, Eleuthera, Little San Salvador, Cat Island, Long Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador.Off the Beaten Path covers: The Jumentos, Crooked/Acklins district, Samana, Plana Cays, Mayaguana, Inagua, Hogsty Reef.Good advice on local seamanship, fishing, diving.
320p 134 charts Pb
2 Ed.By N. Schwalbe & T. ZydlerSpecific piloting instructions covering all of coastal Panama, its major rivers that reach the coast as well as the San Blas Islands and Las Perlas.8 page colour section featuring photography of Panama. GPS waypoints, instructions for transiting the canal, navigational aids, local services, customs regs., suggestions for on-shore activities.'The first truly complete cruising guide to Panama' Sail MagazinePb 350p 187 charts
Specific piloting instructions covering all of coastal Panama, its major rivers that reach the coast as well as the San Blas Islands and Las Perlas.8 page colour section featuring photography of Panama. GPS waypoints, instructions for transiting the canal, navigational aids, local services, customs regs., suggestions for on-shore activities.
'The first truly complete cruising guide to Panama' Sail Magazine
Pb 350p 187 charts
by Eric Bauhaus20094th Ed.A complete sailors guide to Panama. This fourth edition of The Panama Cruising Guide is the most comprehensive, complete and easy to use cruising guide to the beautiful Isthmus of Panama. 205 accurate proprietary charts, 220 waypoints and 276 colour photos, including many aerials, let you cruise the region with the sense of 'deja vu'. Chapter 2, pages 36 to 73, explains the canal transit in every detail, from current patterns to ACP requirements.Pb. 400pp Colour
Pb. 400pp Colour
by Chris DoyleGrenada to Martinique This guide features detailed sketch charts based on the author's own surveys, with aerial photos of most anchorages. Includes clear and concise navigational information with GPS waypoints you can download directly to your own GPS from the author's website. This book is by far the most popular guide to the area, covering the islands from Martinique to Grenada, with dazzling scenic photography, unsurpassed onshore information, sections on exploring, provisioning, water sports, services, restaurants and photography.Plastic ring binding.400pp
Grenada to Martinique This guide features detailed sketch charts based on the author's own surveys, with aerial photos of most anchorages. Includes clear and concise navigational information with GPS waypoints you can download directly to your own GPS from the author's website. This book is by far the most popular guide to the area, covering the islands from Martinique to Grenada, with dazzling scenic photography, unsurpassed onshore information, sections on exploring, provisioning, water sports, services, restaurants and photography.
Plastic ring binding.400pp
by Kathy Parsons2nd Ed. 2008The sailor's complete language guide for Spanish speaking destinations.Covers boat repairs and Maintenance, Customs and Immigration, Food Shopping, Restaurants, Medical Care, Fishing, Diving, Banking, Phone, Internet, Shipping and Laundry. The second edition is indexed in BOTH English and Spanish Phrase BookBuy hardware and parts, place orders, confirm prices, schedule repairs, find mechanics, repairmen and canvas makers, describe your problems and the repairs needed, haul, paint and store your boat and call for help at sea.Pb. spiral bound 367pp
The sailor's complete language guide for Spanish speaking destinations.Covers boat repairs and Maintenance, Customs and Immigration, Food Shopping, Restaurants, Medical Care, Fishing, Diving, Banking, Phone, Internet, Shipping and Laundry. The second edition is indexed in BOTH English and Spanish Phrase Book
Buy hardware and parts, place orders, confirm prices, schedule repairs, find mechanics, repairmen and canvas makers, describe your problems and the repairs needed, haul, paint and store your boat and call for help at sea.
Pb. spiral bound 367pp
By D. StreetBackground information, pilotage notes.Pb. spiral bound. 200pp
Background information, pilotage notes.
Pb. spiral bound. 200pp
Excellent guide for those seeking the less well known anchorages.Includes Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Barbados, Northern Grenadines, Southern Grenadines, Grenada and Trinidad & Tobago.Paperback, 190pp.
Includes Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Barbados, Northern Grenadines, Southern Grenadines, Grenada and Trinidad & Tobago.
Paperback, 190pp.
Puerto Rico, passage and Virgin Islands.A classic guide for those looking for information on out-of-the-way anchorages.
By Nancy and Simon ScottA bird's eye view of the Virgin Islands, featuring ariel colour photos of all the most popular anchorages for the cruising yachtsman. Annotated where necessary with track lines and suggested anchoring points. Succinct notes on all the locations. Coverage includes the British and US Virgin Islands, Spanish Virgin Islands, Culebra, Vieques and the east coast of Puerto Rico.Paperback, 96pp
A bird's eye view of the Virgin Islands, featuring ariel colour photos of all the most popular anchorages for the cruising yachtsman. Annotated where necessary with track lines and suggested anchoring points. Succinct notes on all the locations. Coverage includes the British and US Virgin Islands, Spanish Virgin Islands, Culebra, Vieques and the east coast of Puerto Rico.
Paperback, 96pp
2011NV - Editorial design C. ScheidtComplete with a CD with Harbours, Anchorages, Aerial views, PC Navigation software.St Thomas to Anegada Full color guidebook for the British and US. Virgin Islands, all harbours and anchorages with chart details and aerial photography plus narrative and complete navigation information. Filled with local information on marinas, restaurants, shopping, customs & immigration and more.Based on NV. survey information and conveniently cross-referencedSections on:TortolaAnegada and Virgin GordaCooper to Norman IslandJost van DykeSt JohnSt ThomasSt CroixPb. 159pp Spiral bound. 300x250mm
Complete with a CD with Harbours, Anchorages, Aerial views, PC Navigation software.
St Thomas to Anegada Full color guidebook for the British and US. Virgin Islands, all harbours and anchorages with chart details and aerial photography plus narrative and complete navigation information. Filled with local information on marinas, restaurants, shopping, customs & immigration and more.
Based on NV. survey information and conveniently cross-referencedSections on:TortolaAnegada and Virgin GordaCooper to Norman IslandJost van DykeSt JohnSt ThomasSt Croix
Pb. 159pp Spiral bound. 300x250mm
by Chris DoyleThis is a companion to the 'Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands'. Stunning aerial images depict 47 anchorages from St Pierre, Martinique south to St David's Harbour, Grenada. These aerial images are over printed to show hazards to avoid, as well as markers and buoys to guide you to the safe passages and anchorages of the Windward Islands.Spiral bound, 99pp full colour, 1st ed. 2010.
This is a companion to the 'Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands'. Stunning aerial images depict 47 anchorages from St Pierre, Martinique south to St David's Harbour, Grenada. These aerial images are over printed to show hazards to avoid, as well as markers and buoys to guide you to the safe passages and anchorages of the Windward Islands.
Spiral bound, 99pp full colour, 1st ed. 2010.
by John LethbridgeReprinted 2000This complete guide includes landfall details, weather patterns and complete pilotage on 50 ports. Fold out sketch charts. b/w photos.Includes special sections on sportsfishing and scuba diving.176pp Pb. spiral bound
This complete guide includes landfall details, weather patterns and complete pilotage on 50 ports. Fold out sketch charts. b/w photos.Includes special sections on sportsfishing and scuba diving.
176pp Pb. spiral bound
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