Whether you're planning some future coastal hop from the sanctity of your library, or surfing through an inlet at six a.m. after a week of dodging the Gulf Stream, nothing beats facts at your fingertips. And when it comes to marinas, those facts are often painfully elusive. From hard information on draft, availability of fuel, boatyard services and price-per-foot for transient dockage, to softer information on land transportation, accommodations, grocery stores, medical attendance and hospitality for onboard pets, there is a lot you might like to know before raising an unfamiliar marina on the VHF and tempting uncertain albeit temporary fate. If your movements take you anywhere between Maine and Florida (and even into the Abacos), relax. This reference work, formerly available on an exclusive basis to members of the Atlantic Cruising Club and now available to one and all, answers any important marina queries you're apt to encounter with a combination of up-to-the-minute data and carefully balanced ratings. No advertising - only info, and a lot of it. You'll find one entry per page, comprised of everything from who runs the dock office to the surcharge (if any) for 50-amp dockside electricity (if in fact it's available). Video rental nearby'? Find out here. The ACC's Guide to East Coast Marinas is produced in digital form as well as print, on CD-ROM for Windows 95 or on 3.5" diskettes. Digital search capability targets up to 110 different datafields, with filters and query formulae capable of limitless configuration. If you're somewhere off the Atlantic Seaboard, say, and you need a tetanus shot and a new cutless bearing, here's the fastest way to find out where best to go for one-stop shopping. This reference takes the guesswork out of putting in ashore. (Minimum computer requirements include Windows 95, a pentium processor, 20 megs of RAM and 10 mgs of available hard drive.)
Cruising World, July 1998
Included with reviews and ratings of 360-380 marinas is additional info on boatyard facilities, restaurants, accommodations, and points of interest (No Advertising!). Digital version (Windows 95 CD-ROM) available for $19.95. Print Book plus digital Package is $24.95, and updates for Guide owners are on the ACC website.
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