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Meredeth Fields, - spiral bound 288 pages
This inexpensive guide to the Virgin is quite complete and all you really need other than a chart to safely navigate these islands on charter. Fill out a questionnaire in the back of the book and the publisher will even send you a black and white planning chart
Nancy & Simon Scott, - paperback 352 pages
Costs a little more than other guides to the area but worth the difference, having more and better color photos and a great full-color planning chart. If you are only going to get one guide to the Virgins, this is the one!
Chris Doye, - paperback 320 pages
Chris Doyle's cruising guides are well written and provide a wealth of knowledge about each area covered. The Guide to the Windward Islands is updated every two years and should be your primary source of information to supplement your navigation charts.
Simon & Nancy Scott, - paperback
If you're planning to cruise the Virgin Islands this book is a must. It offers areal photos of the main anchorages throughout the VI. The clear waters and high vantage allow you to see the reefs on the page and the best places to anchor. It definitely makes cruising easier and more enjoyable.
Jim Favors, - Video (VHS) Whether you are planning to charter a yacht from one of the numerous charter companies or just want a great souvenir of your BVI cruise, this video is a must. View the islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost van Dyke as well as an overview of the Dogs and much more.
Chris Doyle, - paperback
Chris Doyle's cruising guides are well written and provide a wealth of knowledge about each area covered. The Guide to the Leeward Islands is updated every two years and should be your primary source of information to supplement your navigation charts
Steve Dodge, - paperback
This newly updated cruising guide contains the information you need to cruising this area from Walker's Cay south to Little Harbour. Includes many sketch charts, GPS coordinates and local information needed to make your trip successful.
Frank Papy, - paperback 256 pages
A well written guide with lots of areal photos and sketch charts. Covers from Ft Lauderdale to the Dry Tortugas west of Key West. It contains much information that you'll find useful in exploring the local area, tells you the best places to anchor and even has a section on fish identification.
Clairborne Young, - paperback 480 pages
The most detailed source of information available on the facilities and waters of the Sunshine State's western shore. It contains current information on Navigation data, Anchorages, Marinas, Shoreside dining and other attractions from Pine Island Sound to Gasparilla Island and Cabbage Key.
Simon and Nancy Scott, - paperback 108 pages
This guide is designed for people bareboat chartering out of La Paz, NOT for long term cruisers coming into Mexico with their own boats. While there are more costly and more complete books available, this one is reasonably priced and sufficient for most needs.
Freya Rauscher, - paperback 304 pages
this guide is often the only chart info available inside the reef. If you intend to bareboat in Belize be sure to get this book. The sketch charts are invaluable for piloting within the 10 fathom. curve. The guide also includes sailing directions and commentary on the various destinations.