This sturdy, reliable book contains all of the color navigation charts needed to find every marina, historical spot, and restaurant listed in its companion guidebook. With Claiborne Young's guide and book of charts, the cruising boater to western Florida will have everything covered.

The latest addition to Pelicani1/2s coastal charts series features full-color NOAA nautical charts for the waters from the Port of Miami to the Dry Tortugas. Beautifully produced with hard covers and a flexible spiral binding, these maps are sturdy and easy to use. Focusing on two routes to the Florida Keys--the inside route via the Intracoastal Waterway or the offshore option through Hawk Channel-- Coastal Charts for Cruising the Florida Keys uses easy-to-read symbols to clearly mark anchorages, marinas, fueling stations, bridges, depth soundings, restaurants, historical sites, and other important bits of information for boaters. Coastal Charts for Cruising the Florida Keys are effective when used alone or as a companion to the new Cruising the Florida Keys (pb original) by Claiborne Young and Morgan Stinemetz. Every site and symbol noted in the chart book iscross-referenced to the corresponding page in the cruising guide, so boaters can access more information instantly.

From the slow-moving Manatee River to the wide-open spans of Tampa Bay to the multitude of islands and inlets between Cape Sable and Naples, Western Florida offers a tranquil alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of the eastern coast. Cruising Guide to Western Florida leaves nothing unexplored in the waters from Flamingo to the Big Bend. Thoroughly researched and updated firsthand by the author, this comprehensive guide is the most detailed source available on the facilities and waters of the Sunshine State's western shore. It contains current information on "Navigation data "Anchorage locales along the entire shore"Fuel depots and docks"Marinas"Shoreside dining and other attractions"Historic sites As in his previous books, Claiborne Young furnishes dozens of invaluable maps, photographs, and chart references. He includes specific waypoints for anchorages and marinas, as well as ratings for transient docking fees. Intriguing historical profiles and coastal folklore give visitors the flavor of the region. Sections on unsafe areas and shoals help cruisers avoid dangerous waters. ABOUT THE AUTHORClaiborne S. Young's books for Pelican have become the gold standard for cruising guides. A resident of Burlington, North Carolina, Young and his wife spend their time exploring the waterways of southeastern United States and gathering priceless information on each area. Young also edits the on-line cruising newsletter The Salty Southeast Cruiser's Net.

Based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration charts, this companion to the Cruising Guide to North Carolina contains color navigational charts pertaining to that area. These large-format maps allow travelers to experience the delights of the storied North Carolina coastline and the Outer Banks with complete confidence. Marinas, historical spots, and restaurants that are detailed in the book are pinpointed and cross-referenced on these charts. Claiborne Young's guides have become the gold standard of cruising guides. The author and his navigator wife, Karen, are avid, experienced boaters who have logged countless hours onboard and ashore to ensure the accuracy of their descriptions and recommendations. Young is also the author of Cruising Guide to Western Florida: Fifth Edition (pb), Cruising Guide to Eastern Florida: Fourth Edition (pb), Cruising Guide to the Northern Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Third Edition (pb), and Power Cruising: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Outfitting, and Maintaining Your Power Boat, Second Edition (pb). Additionally, he is the editor of Cruising Guide to New York Waterways and Lake Champlain (pb), all published by Pelican. Other titles in Pelican's chartbook series include Coastal Charts for Cruising Guide to Western Florida (sp).

The waters along the Northern Gulf Coast--those of the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana--contain some of the most delightful cruising areas to be found in the United States. Only recently discovered by recreational captains, these waters offer a varied and unique cruising experience. The grounds between Carrabelle and New Orleans (the areas covered in this book) are as diverse as any, running the gamut from the clear, emerald green waters of the Florida Panhandle to the wide reaches of Mobile Bay, the Mississippi Sound, and the secluded backwater recesses of Mississippi and Louisiana. Book jacket.

As in his previous books, Claiborne Young furnishes dozens of invaluable maps, photographs, and chart references.

Our Maryland & Delaware Cruising Guide covers the Delaware Bay and Maryland area of the upper Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River as far north as Washington, D.C., the Chincoteague Bay area and includes a large scale inset of Ocean City. Charts 1 through 21 are at a scale of 1:80,000. The insets are in various scales from 1:40,000 to 1:20,000. Included in your purchase of the new printed chart book, is a digital download of each of each individual chart for your phone or tablet.

Young's warm and conversational writing style gives even a landlubber a comfortable trip through the navigational intricacies of sailing the coastal waters en route to the shoreside attractions that beckon all travelers. -- Touring America