The true Explorer is always dreaming about new islands on the horizon. The Exuma chain is emerging as the premier cruising area in the Bahamas. Our 12th edition of the Explorer Chartbook Exumas and the Ragged Islands presents the chart coverage of the central cruising ground of the Bahamas, where we first started charting in the 80s. We have also given a complete facelift to all of our original Exuma charts–digitally redrawn to pinpoint accuracy using aerial photographs. We’ve conducted new surveys in many areas, especially most extensively in the Ragged Island chain.

FEATURES:

1. Covers the Exumas and Ragged Island Chains
2. 66 cruiser-friendly full-color Explorer charts and insets
3. Tide Tables for 2024-2025

Chart Detail:

1. Overview Planning Chart of the Bahamas
2. (4) Small Scale charts
3. (5) Medium Scale charts
4. (38) Large Scale charts
5. (18) Closeup charts
6. Notes on "Joins page..."
7. Chart page overlaps
8. Extensive hydrographic and topographical features to scale, plus road maps for land travel
9. Updated variation on compass roses
10. New and corrected hydrographic data
11. Shaded depth contours
12. 1/10-minute grid and border scales
13. On-scene GPS waypoints and routes
14. Printed on water- and tear-resistant material
15. The most up-to-date and complete source of information on services and facilities (Need-to-Know Info)
16. Latest table of recommended marinas and services for all of the Bahamas

Special Articles including:

1. GPS & Piloting
2. Customs and Immigration
3. Bahamas Weather
4. Anchoring
5. History and Description
6. Provisioning
7. Piloting the Cays and Cuts
8. Cruising Communications
9. Bankside Route: Barrateerre and Beyond
10. Exploring Exuma Sout' Side
11. Self-Reliance in the Ragged Islands
12. Reaching the Ragged Islands
13. Health, Safety and Rescue Tips
14. Reading the Water
15. Radio Etiquette Communications & Radio Frequencies
16. Lionfish for the Table
17. National Parks
18. Disposal of Trash
19. Waypont List
20. Photo Album