The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas: 2022
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This 2022 edition is the result of survey runs on the Sea of Abaco and at harbour entrances as well as aerial flights and photographs which resulted in up-dated charts and text. This is the only guide to Abaco with post-Dorian information. The accurate easy to read colour charts are entirely based on original hydrographic research and over 48 years of local knowledge. They are the only charts which show locations of submerged power lines and “do not anchor zones” in the central part of Abaco. The book also includes colour aerial photographs of all principal harbours and a a proven system of GPS waypoints. Its organization makes it easy to use―it is the clear choice of most cruisers and the best selling guide to Abaco. Includes tide tables for 2022, detailed snorkeling/diving charts, business directories for Abaco, articles on fishing, a lunar calendar for 2022, a guide to the dolphins and whales of Abaco, a brief history of Abaco, and helpful local advertising. 8½” x 11" 176 pp. ISBN 978-0-932265623
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This guide provides comprehensive, up-to-date information for navigating and exploring Abaco, Bahamas.
Authored by experienced mariners Jeff, Jon, and Steve Dodge, this 2022 edition incorporates the latest hydrographic research, aerial photography, and over 48 years of local knowledge. It addresses post-Hurricane Dorian conditions, offering unique charts that detail submerged power lines and 'do not anchor zones.' The guide is designed for ease of use by cruisers, featuring accurate color charts, GPS waypoints, and detailed harbor views.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Updated charts and text based on recent survey runs and aerial flights.
- Post-Hurricane Dorian information, making it the only guide with current data.
- Accurate, easy-to-read color charts derived from original hydrographic research and local knowledge.
- Identification of submerged power lines and 'do not anchor zones' in central Abaco.
- Color aerial photographs of all principal harbors.
- A proven system of GPS waypoints.
- Tide tables for 2022.
- Detailed snorkeling/diving charts, business directories, fishing articles, a lunar calendar for 2022, a guide to local dolphins and whales, and a brief history of Abaco.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This guide is recognized as the clear choice for most cruisers and is the best-selling guide to Abaco, owing to its accurate, easy-to-read charts and comprehensive local knowledge. The inclusion of post-Dorian information and unique details like submerged power lines and 'do not anchor zones' further solidifies its utility. Its organization and the depth of its content, from navigation to local history and activities, make it an indispensable resource for anyone planning to explore the Abaco islands by boat.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
2021-12-04
Publisher:
White Sound Press
ISBN-10:
0932265626
ISBN-13:
9780932265623
Travel
Non-Fiction
Guidebooks
Bahamas
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