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46
pages packed with useful information and 15 maps of the commonly used routes by
boat from Florida to Abaco and the Northern Bahamas. Four approach charts give courses and distances for crossing
the Gulf Stream to Abaco. The
northern approaches describe the route via West End and Memory Rock. The
southern routes have maps showing courses and distances via, Freeport, Bimini,
the Berry Islands, Nassau, and North Eleuthera.
There are detailed harbor charts for Freeport, West End, Bimini, Great
Harbour Cay, Nassau, Spanish Wells, and Harbour
Island. This is a detailed,
two-page chart of how to navigate “The Devil’s
Backbone”
How to prepare conch, lobster, grouper, peas ’n rice, conch fritters, and many other Abaco. favorites.
Our Cruising Guide to the Abacos and the Northern Bahamas has several sample itineraries ranging from 3 days to 3 weeks and tips on customizing your own itinerary, here is just one example on the web site.
Check lists and tips for
doing your own provisioning. The author promises that if you follow the provisioning tips
in the book, you will save more than the cost of the book!
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Introduction to the history and geography of Abaco and the Bahamas, with
special attention given to the Columbus landfall and
pirates in the Bahamas.
Tips for the novice as well as
the experienced sailor covering weather, winds, tides, and currents.
Useful tips for the planning a charter in Abaco, and selecting the right
boat.
Discusses fishing for dinner and for sport
“How to Catch a Bonefish”
“How to Clean a Conch” |
Sandy Point to Walkers Cay,
54 detailed nautical
charts, complete with
soundings, GPS waypoints, and recommended courses already plotted on the charts.
Most of the charts are full page 8 1/2 by 11 inches.
These are the original charts developed by Julius Wilensky now updated
with new information and GPS data.
Describes the
15 best dive sites in the Abacos, tells you where and how to find conch and
lobster.
Navigation reading the water, electronic navigation, variation and
deviation, anchoring, dinghies, and outboards.
Darrel Wyatt, M.D.
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