Customer Reviews

Cruising the Virgin Islands

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I have chartered twice in the BVI for two weeks,each time with Conch Charters.This book is on all their boats.I give it my highest recommendation.It is clear,easy to follow and has all the necessary waypoints.Don't forget the map which goes with the book.Conch has a supply of these at their charter site and use them for their charter orientations.

Shelley Whelan

Without a doubt the best guide for the new visitor to the Islands. Dont leave home without this book. Its is invaluable.

I purchased this as a guide for my first trip to the BVI's. Although it contains lots of good information, it has MAJOR NEGATIVES.

There is no overall map of the BVI's in this book except inside the back cover which is too small to read. The book gives distances and headings between the islands, but there is no way to know the overall islands relationship to each other. The maps of the islands are extremely helpful along with aerial photos, BUT I found it really strange that in many cases the map was oriented with north at the top and the photos on the adjacent page rotated so north was left or right. That was very confusing making is extremely difficult to orient....maybe I should have turned the book upside down or sideways.

In order to use this book, the authors provide a 24" x 36" map for an ADDITIONAL $12.95. Again, in order to make full use of the book, the map is a "Must Have" for first time sailors planning a trip or you're going to be confused.

My suggestion: Seek an alternate book which includes the same basic information and a map. They are out there!