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The Exuma Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Exuma Cays
Paperback
Series: The Pavlidis Cruising Guides to the Bahamas and Caribbean, Book 1
Caribbean & West IndiesBoating
Publisher Price: $69.95
ISBN13: 9781966191032
Publisher: Seaworthy Publications, Inc.
Published: Jun 1 2026
Pages: 242
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.51 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Exuma Guide stands as the flagship title of the Pavlidis cruising series, widely considered the gold standard for navigating the 365 islands and cays of the Exuma chain. Published by Seaworthy Publications, this comprehensive pilot offers an exhaustive resource for one of the world's most sought-after cruising destinations, covering the entire archipelago from Sail Rocks to Hog Cay Cut. For generations of mariners, this guide has been an essential piece of deck equipment, providing the technical confidence required to navigate the shallow banks and intricate cuts of the Bahamian archipelago.
The technical authority of this guide is rooted in Stephen J. Pavlidis's extensive field research. Eschewing the limitations of secondary data, Pavlidis spent years conducting independent hydrographic surveys to produce original sketch charts featuring precise GPS waypoints and depth soundings. The guide is particularly renowned for its clarity regarding inside and outside routes, allowing captains to safely transition between the Great Bahama Bank and the Exuma Sound. This precision is enhanced by full-color aerial photography-an invaluable tool for identifying coral heads and reading the shifting white sands of the Bahamas.
Central to the book's enduring legacy is Pavlidis's intimate connection to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. Having served as a volunteer Deputy Warden, his writing provides a level of environmental and regulatory insight found nowhere else. He offers granular detail on park protocols, mooring field layouts, and the conservation efforts that define the region. Drawing from decades of living aboard his own vessel in these waters, Pavlidis provides practical local knowledge on everything from optimal heavy-weather anchorages to the most reliable sources for shoreside provisions.
Beyond its navigational utility, The Exuma Guide serves as a cultural and recreational handbook. The text is enriched with island lore and historical context, bringing the settlements and cays to life for the entire crew. With specialized sections on diving, snorkeling, fishing regulations, and shoreside hiking, it is as much a travel companion as it is a chart book. Whether utilized in its robust print edition or via digital formats on Amazon, this guide remains the definitive authority for anyone exploring the natural majesty of the Exumas.
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