Getting To Abaco

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”.

Abaco Cuisine

How to prepare conch, lobster, grouper, peas ’n rice, conch fritters, and many other Abaco  favorites.

 Itineraries 

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.

  Provisioning 

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!  

History & Geography  

Introduction to the history and geography of Abaco and the Bahamas, with special attention given to the Columbus landfall and pirates in the Bahamas.  

Sailing 

Tips for the novice as well as the experienced sailor covering weather, winds, tides, and currents. 

Chartering

Useful tips for the planning a charter in Abaco, and selecting the right boat.  

Fishing:

Discusses fishing for dinner and for sport

“How to Catch a Bonefish”

“How to Clean a Conch”

Maps

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.  

Diving  

Describes the 15 best dive sites in the Abacos, tells you where and how to find conch and lobster.  

Seamanship 

Navigation reading the water, electronic navigation, variation and deviation, anchoring, dinghies, and outboards.  

Contact Info:

Darrel Wyatt, M.D.
3410 Cypress Mill #101
Brunswick GA 31520

abacoguide@yahoo.com