Oct 28, 2021

Let’s head south. As things open up, boaters are once again looking to sunnier climes. Perhaps you are too!

Explorer Chartbook Exumas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explorer Chartbook: Exumas and Ragged Islands
by Lewis, Monty & Sara Lewis
CAD $126.95

9th ed. Detailed chartbook which covers the Exuma region of the Bahamas Islands including the Ragged Islands down to the Jumentos Cays. In addition to the 66 cruiser-friendly charts and inserts, includes special articles about GPS and piloting, customs and immigration, anchoring, Bahamas weather, history and description, health and safety tips, reading the water, and radio frequencies. Includes Tide Tables for 2020 through 2022. Also available is The Near Bahamas and The Far Bahamas. Chartbook dimensions: 12"x18".

 

Bahamas 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bahamas Waterway Guide 2021
by Wilson, Matthew
CAD $68.95

2021 ed. Over 850 updates. Covers the entire 700-mile Bahamian chain plus the Turks and Caicos. A thorough explanation of local geography, climate, weather, and navigation techniques for sailors, as well as tips for planning a cruise, and practical advice for sailing in the area. Each important area of the Bahamas is reviewed with routes, headings, distances, and full waypoint lists provided. This is a new publication from Waterway.

Cruising Leeward Northern

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands Northern: Anguilla through Montserrat 2020-21
by Doyle, Chris
CAD $47.95

16th ed. A complete guide to sailing, diving, and exploring the Leeward Islands from Anguilla through Dominica. Sketch charts, street maps, colour aerial photos, some local advertising, plus lots of piloting information and history. This edition contains GPS coordinates and an extensive directory of services and suppliers of interest to cruisers. Covers the islands of Anguilla, St. Martin & Sint Maarten, Saba, Statia, St. Kitts, Nevis, Redonda, and Montserrat.

 

Cruising Leeward Southern

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands Southern: Antigua to Dominica 2020-21
by Doyle, Chris
CAD $47.95

16th ed. A complete guide to sailing, diving, and exploring the Leeward Islands from Antigua through Dominica. Sketch charts, street maps, colour aerial photos, some local advertising, plus lots of piloting information and history. This edition contains GPS coordinates and an extensive directory of services and suppliers of interest to cruisers. Covers the islands of Antigua, Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, the Saintes, and Dominica.

Sailors Guide Windward Islands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sailor’s Guide to the Windward Islands, 2021-2022
by Doyle, Chris
CAD $56.95

20th ed. Covers Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and Grenada. Complete cruising guide, with sketch charts and details about anchorages, as well as a guide to shops, restaurants, and local recipes. Includes a free colour Directory of Services.

Cruising Guide Virgin Islands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands
by Scott, Simon & Nancy Scott
CAD $55.95

20th ed.The most popular guide for anyone sailing, diving or fishing the British or U.S. Virgin Islands. This edition is packed with the latest information on navigation (including key GPS coordinates), customs and immigration regulations, weather, communications, marinas, haul-out facilities, chandleries, dive services, shore-side services, shopping and an indispensable wealth of other valuable information and includes COVID-19 protocols, quarantine anchorages, and testing facilities. Many sketch charts, photos, some advertising, and piloting information blended with local history. Spectacular colour aerial photos. Includes a colour planning chart.

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