The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas: 2018;

by Steve Dodge, assisted by Marjorie, Jon and Jeff Dodge. This 29th edition of the only annually updated cruising guide to Abaco includes significant updates for 18 of the 81 navigational charts and marina maps in the book. The accurate easy-to-read color charts are based on original hydrographic research and 45 years of local knowledge, and they are the only charts which show locations of submerged power lines and "do not anchor zones" in the central part of Abaco. The book also includes recent color aerial photographs of all principal harbours and a proven system of GPS waypoints. Its organization makes it easy to use it is the clear choice of most cruisers and the best selling guide to Abaco. Includes tide tables for 2018, detailed snorkeling/diving charts, up-dated business directories for Abaco, articles on fishing, a lunar calendar for 2014, a guide to the dolphins and whales of Abaco, a brief history of Abaco, and helpful local advertising. 8½ x 11 208 pp. ISBN 978 0932265982 $29.95