Books on cruising the bahamas

A cruising guide, but a prudent mariner should carry this reference as well. Steve dodges most popular book is the cruising guide to abaco, bahamas. Cruising bahamas includes a code to download the free app which sits on your phone or tablet or computer. German chartmaker nv charts has the best paper charts of the island nation. Books by steve dodge author of the cruising guide to abaco. This veteran of the bahamas liveaboard life shows how its done. A thorough explanation of local geography, climate, weather, and navigation techniques for sailors is offered in this comprehensive guide to the bahamas and the. Nassau harbor club, manager is peter attaloglou greek. Buy a cheap copy of the bahamas cruising guide book by nomad communications. Monty and sara lewis, authors of the explorer chartbooks of the bahamas, have my fridge technician idea beat hands down.

Enjoy the comfort of the marinas, and then hop off the boat to explore the beauty of the islands. Beginning at the northern most point of abaco and following this island chain south, dozens of destinations and anchorages are depicted both for the cruising boater and for the vacationer. We were surprised to find so few options for anchorages in the area and, after closing my eyes through many of the justbarelytallenoughforourmast bridge crossings on this leg, we ended up at one of the only marinas around, lulus at homeport. The surrounding waters offer dozens of uninhabited cays, miles of secluded swimashore beaches, and a multitude of magical harbors, all a big attraction to cruising boaters. Dec 01, 2016 skipper bob bahamas bound cruising guide to the abaco bahamas by steve dodge active captain seven seas cruising association website find over 100 blogs about cruising the bahamas. For charting data in the shallow waters of these islands, the threevolume bahamas explorer chartbook set gets recommendations. The bahamas cruising guide book by nomad communications. Crossing the gulf stream from florida is not to be underestimated. It links to almost everything you need in the bahamas in the caribbean.

Beginning at the northern most point of abaco and following this island chain south, dozens of destinations and anchorages are. Loraine rolle in black point is a ssca cruising station. Over 7,000 copies distributed in the past 9 months. Top cruising guides for the bahamas practical sailor. Updated free 58 pg cruising the bahamas pdf book available to anyone requesting a copy. Jimmy buffet fandom seems to start here and it doesnt really subside until you reach the bahamas. This 30th edition of the only annually updated cruising guide to abaco includes two new charts this year and updates for. In many areas, there are few or no secure marinas or good anchorages available for storm protection. This 31st edition of the only annually updated cruising guide to abaco includes two new charts this year and updates for 17 of the other navigational charts and marina maps in the book. If you travel to the bahamas, it is a good idea to explore and swim in these pristine beaches so you can indulge in a relaxing experience and exploit the beauty of this caribbean island nation. Our transport canada exam guides are one of many ways we try to keep sailors informed. Every island, every anchorage, every walk, every dive, every animal, every regulation, every. The book also includes recent color aerial photographs of all principal harbours. You can choose your itinerary for your trip based on whether you.

Indulge in mouth watering foods and refreshments on offer. Covers the entire 700mile island chain featuring excellent photography, sketch charts with color delineated water depths, and the first compilation ever of gps. Bahamas blue is the sequel to hatteras blue, and provides a fascinating inside look at a salvage dive. It reads much like a map book combined with a quick list of the businesses in the area. If you love action, intrigue, and mystery, make sure to pack bahamas blue in your beach bag.

Steve dodge has 41 books on goodreads with 64 ratings. The accurate easytoread color charts are based on original hydrographic research and 45 years of local knowledge, and they are the only charts which show locations of submerged power lines and. Most of our books and cruising guides are now available as ebooks through nearly any ebook reseller in the world. A look back at our first 1,000 nautical miles sailed. Bahamas, provisioning, customs, general cost, and information on 24 different islands and cays we visit. Embassy cruising guide florida and the bahamas maptech.

For many sailors, the exuma islands are cruising paradise theyre beautiful and interesting, and they offer great sailing, snorkeling, and fishing. Cruising in the park for weeks at a time, he befriended ray darville, the park warden, and became an unofficial deputy warden. I highly reccomend this book to anybody that is interested in cruising the bahamas or even those. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Itineraries for the abacos, eleuthera and the exumas. Taking the thorny path by sailing from the bahamas to the caribbean.

For the past 17 years, they have been supplying fellow cruisers with essential intelligence, gathered aboard their 1978 mainship 34 saranade. Book cruise to bahamas with bahamas landing mv grand. Once you get to the bahamas, marinas are the safest spots to spend your nights click here to read about a few of our favorites, and many marinas have restaurants and grocery stores on site so you dont need to provision as extesnively for the crossing. The bahamas has the worlds thirdlongest barrier reef. Many of his books stand alone to this day as the quintessential guides to the areas he covers. Dont leave your cruise to chance take advantage of joes 4 decades of bahamas cruising experience. The books are designed for information on anchoring and free docks and nothing else at a very affordable price. The primary focus of these publications are the charts and navigational data youll need while cruising the bahamas, although like. Cruising guide to abaco bahamas 2019 nautical charts. The books are more current than nigel calders cuba. Cruising bahamas, paperback by nautical publications cor, isbn 1517184835, isbn 9781517184834, brand new, free shipping in the us edition 15 for 2018.

If i were to choose one, i would go with the cruising guide to abaco though. Visibility while diving is often more than 200 feet. The many color charts, photos and loads of current local knowledge make this a musthave guide. I have several bahamas cruising guides and this is the best. The product of 2 12 years of on the water research,this full color guidebook features great photography,sketch charts with color delineated water depths,comprehensive anchorage and pilotage information,and the firstever compilation of gps. Book cruise to bahamas with bahamas landing travel agency. The entire line of pavlidis cruising guides to the bahamas and caribbean is under the island hopping digital guide series. Check the affordable cruise and stay options with bahamaslanding to enjoy your holiday to the fullest. The nautical mind bookstore has been delivering personal and professional service from our storefront in toronto harbour since 1980, and from since 1995. Apr 21, 2017 the lewises publish three tabloidsize books with bahamas charts and essential guide information for sailors and trawler people.

How much water, alcohol, paper, cash, cell data, etc. Deans blue hole, west of clarence town, long island, at 663 feet, is. Bahamas cruising and sailing public group facebook. Fewer than 50 of the islands have a village or town. Strong current from the gulf stream can wreak havoc on your navigation, and weather from the atlantic can seemingly come out of nowhere. The bahamas cruising guide, 199899 by mathew wilson. As the holidays come and go, cruisers and yachts start to head to south florida, the bahamas, and caribbean to enjoy the. This 29th edition of the only annually updated cruising guide to abaco includes significant updates for 18 of the 81 navigational charts and marina maps in the book. Cruising bahamas by nautical publications 2015, paperback.

The bahamas cruising guide spiralbound january 1, 1998 by mathew wilson author, nomad communications author 3. The great book of anchorages series is the perfect companion to your favorite cruising guide. Skipper bob bahamas bound cruising guide to the abaco bahamas by steve dodge active captain seven seas cruising association website find over 100 blogs about cruising the bahamas. Cruising bahamas, paperback by nautical publications cor. Boating the berry islands natural deepwater passages have led to the berry islands becoming one of the leading cruise ship portsofcall within the bahamas. By stephen pavlidis, this guide covers grand bahama, the abacos, biminis, andros, the berry islands, new providence, eleuthera, cat island and crossing the great bahama bank.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This is an essential resource for anyone considering a cuba cruise. The bahamas is mostly beautiful wilderness, so take care and navigate conservatively. There are a variety of anchorages to choose from all along the mile chain that offer everything from solitude to a national park to a popular cruisers destination. This cruising couple from maryland earns a paycheck in the most organic way imaginable. This book provides more detail on the approaches and has better maps. Preparing for the bahamas starts with a thorough study of the explorer chart or charts for the areas you want to explore. For cw associate editor jen brett, a february sojourn to the bahamas on a new nautitech 542 catamaran offered a respite from the new england snow. We are licensed chart agents and distributors of imo and many other publications.

Travel to the bahamas everything everywhere travel blog. Cruising bahamas by nautical publications, paperback barnes. Pavlidis has been cruising and living aboard his 40 sloop iv play since the winter of 1989. We publish regional cruising guides, nautical howto books, and sailing. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Florida and the bahamas provides complete coverage of floridas east coast, the gulf coast to mobile, alabama, the florida keys, the okeechobee waterway, and a planning guide and facility listing for the bahamas this embassy cruising guide features detailed navigation advice, aerial photos, destination and dining tips, comprehensive bridge tables, gps waypoints. Bahamas bound is one of a series of popular cruising books by the late bob skipper reib, who with his wife elaine cruised more than 44,000 miles while living aboard both a trawler and a sailboat. A caribbean book list wouldnt be complete without a nod to ian flemings james bond series. And who knows, maybe these five bahamas cruising tips will help save someone else a few headaches along the way. Cruising bahamas by nautical publications, paperback. Cruising bahamas paperback september 4, 2015 by nautical publications author 2. The first new guide in 46 years to cover the entire 700mile bahamas chainmore than 700 islands covering 90,000 square miles of ocean. The primary focus of these publications are the charts and navigational data youll need while cruising the bahamas, although like the above cruising guides, theyre also liberally spiced with useful, needto know informationfrom general cruising info weather, outfitting, etc.

The entire line of pavlidis cruising guides to the bahamas and caribbean is under. Starting in the exuma cays, over a decade ago, steve began his writing career with his guides to the many fascinating destinations he visited. The eighth edition of this popular chartbook includes what you, bahamas cruisers, ask for detailed gulf stream crossing routes plus small and largescale charts of the abacos, the biminis, the berrys, grand bahama, new providence, and andros. Cruising in the abacos, bahamas shakedown recap now that weve finished a whole slew of posts telling you about our adventures taking our newtous sailboat down to the abacos, bahamas, i thought i would do a little recap of our monthlong shakedown cruise. I highly reccomend this book to anybody that is interested in cruising the bahamas or even those interested in the bahamas at all. Whether just beginning to think about cruising in the bahamas, actively planning. The skipper bob series of cruising guides consists of 8 titles featuring the waterways of the great loop, the gulf coast and the bahamas and 2 titles featuring marinas and anchorages along the atlantic intracoastal waterway. World cruising destinations is a companion book with countrybycountry details that. This 30th edition of the only annually updated cruising guide to abaco includes two new charts this year and updates for 17 of the navigational charts and marina maps in the book. A treasury of folktales from the bahamas by patricia glintonmeicholas, islands in the stream by ern. Hundreds of anchorages and free docks in each edition.

The great book of anchorages bahamas edition noonsite. Best books and gear for bahamas sailing and cruising. Sara and monty lewis began cruising the bahamas more than 35 years ago. This illustrated guide will introduce you to some of the most highly regarded cruising guides and charts and. Discover all that the bahamas chain of islands has to offer, for many boats, just one days trip from florida. Each regional chart kit comes with a cd containing the charts in. Nov 30, 2018 preparing for the bahamas starts with a thorough study of the explorer chart or charts for the areas you want to explore. The near bahamas, the islands closest to florida, provide a tropical cruising paradise just a short distance from mainland usa. From its incredible onboard experiences on one of the worlds top fleets, to an exceptional land adventure in nassau dont miss the opportunity to turn a dream trip into a reality. I live in the bahamas and have found things here i did not know. Cruising in the bahamas in the early 1990s, pavlidis fell in love with the exuma land and sea park and its 100,000 acres of beaches, mangroves, reefs and ocean waters. Along the way, the books became so successful with more than 80,000 sold to date that jeppessen incorporated the lewis soundings data into its cmap electronic charts and has licensed that data for pc charting software by maxsea and nobeltec. Jul 24, 2015 cruising in the abacos, bahamas shakedown recap now that weve finished a whole slew of posts telling you about our adventures taking our newtous sailboat down to the abacos, bahamas, i thought i would do a little recap of our monthlong shakedown cruise.

Head and shoulders above the rest of the bahamian cruising guides. A boaters guide to cruising the bahamas boatus magazine. Top 10 books on the bahamas best book recommendations, best. If youre planning to make the crossing, make sure that you prepare your gear by following some helpful tips from our friends at boatus. There are certainly plenty of lessons to learn as firsttime cruisers, but these five tips immediately came to mind when reminiscing about our amazing time sailing the bahamas. Books by steve dodge author of the cruising guide to. The many ports of call in abaco, the bahamas, are featured in stunning aerial photography and informative text in this new book.