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Adventuring on Cayman Brac

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When it comes to the Brac, I've been going there for well over a decade, and I picked up this book mostly just to have a complete set of references.

And when it comes to guidebooks, I'm usually pretty hard to be impressed. But Skip's comprehensiveness and thoroughness across the full gambit completely knocked my socks off.

The book is a quality piece all the way around: good photo's, excellent maps, and great references: I recognized citations from limited print Cayman Trust publications, including the "Storm of '32" and "Duppies Is"

I'm not a climber, but I am aware that the Brac became a climber's destination in the '90s, although the info had been pretty hard to find...until now. Skip's well organized compilation looks to me to be "The Bible" for Brac-bound climbers.

I am a diver, and his moored sites are covered well enough. The only significant suggestion I can make is that it would have been wonderful if Skip could have gotten permission to reprint the UW topology illustrations originally published in Shlomo Cohen's "Cayman Diver's Guide" (ISBN 965-362-0053), which was last printed in 1990, and not particularly easy to find.

When it comes to shore diving, most diving guidebooks pretty much claim that there is none on the Brac. This is where Skip's book is a goldmine: my shore diving list just flat out doubled, and it looks like I only know of one spot that Skip didn't already have.

Skip also has an excellent reference section, and does a great job in the photo's throughout the book in putting names to local faces.

Overall, this is a great guidebook, a virtual "must" for any Brac traveller who's really interested in the island and who is going to spend time there. It knocked my socks off, but for trips to the Brac, that's a good thing, because its where we get barefoot for a week at a time :-)

-hh

I live on the Brac and use this book as a reference. It's a great book. Thank you!

I have been going to Cayman Brac for over 30 years and found information in this book that was new to me and my family.
We have a home on the island and now have placed 2 of these books in our home for guest who visit our home on the island.
Several people have told us this book was the perfect guide to all of The Brac. This is a must have for the true adventurer.

WOW! What a beautiful book! Right from the beginning it is clear that this author has experienced all aspects of this island, not just by looking around, but by living it. It is quite obvious that he has actually been suspended from the climbing rocks he describes and has gone scuba diving in the ocean surrounding Cayman Brac to share the breathtaking sea life around the island. He has personally explored the caves and hiked the trails on the island for years. He definitely knows his subject and takes great pride and affection in sharing his knowledge and love of Cayman Brac with those who are lucky enough to find this book.

This is an informative guide that is also a pleasure to look at. After reading this book, Im ready to hop on a plane and head straight for Cayman Brac!!!

WOW! What a beautiful book! Right from the beginning it is clear that this author has experienced all aspects of this island, not just by looking around, but by living it. It is quite obvious that he has actually been suspended from the climbing rocks he describes and has gone scuba diving in the ocean surrounding Cayman Brac to share the breathtaking sea life around the island. He has personally explored the caves and hiked the trails on the island for years. He definitely knows his subject and takes great pride and affection in sharing his knowledge and love of Cayman Brac with those who are lucky enough to find this book.

This is an informative guide that is also a pleasure to look at. After reading this book, I'm ready to hop on a plane and head straight for Cayman Brac!!!

Although originally published in 2002, this book is still just as relevant today as when it was published. Great history of the island, full color photos, and an insider's look into the island. Having been there after hurricane Paloma it was interesting to see some new stores and restaurants but all of the sites, points of interest, climbing & diving are just as relevant as when it was written.

This book is an extremely valuable resource guide to everything you EVER wanted to know about Cayman Brac. We are vacationing there this month and feel very prepared to take advantage of the natural amenities this island has to offer. Great job to the author!

I'm a planner, and this is exactly what I was looking for our upcoming trip to Cayman Brac. Lots of good information on the activities available on Cayman Brac - diving, hiking/caving/rock climbing/beaches etc... The format makes the book easy to use as a reference with maps to help you locate each place of interest. It's also provides some history of the island.

A very informative book. We are scuba divers and this book was so helpful with not only dive sights but also things to see and do. The Brac is very laid back and this book was such a great asset for planning our stay.
Thanks Skip,
jOHN