Far Bahama Update

NOTICE TO EXPLORERS APRIL 2008
(Older editions are obsolete and should be replaced with the 4th edition.)

• p. 2 Customs Article -- Change area code for U.S. Customs at Port Canaveral to 321. (posted 4/1/08)
  
  
• p. 6 - CHART EL 1 - Outline of Near Bahamas 4th ed., Chart AB 24 extends north to 26° 19.3’ N and east to 76° 58.3’ W. (posted 4/1/08)
  
  
• p. 14 - CHART EL 8 – Construction of real estate development continues on Royal Island with a ro-ro landing near the shown anchorage in the western portion of the harbour.  A no-anchoring zone has been established by the developer near the landing and marked with buoys.  Additional restriction may be established as work here progresses.  Currently, the harbour entrance is marked by red and green flashing lights (privately maintained) on the rocks on each side of the entrance.
  (posted 4/1/08)
  
  
• p. 16 – Mooring rates in Spanish Wells harbour from “Cinnabar” have increased to $15/day (posted 4/1/08)

• p. 17 – Chart EL 10 – Shoaling to 1.9 meters has been found in channel near Current Island at 25° 23.80’ N/76° 47.26’ W. (posted 4/1/08)

• p. 21 – Closeup CHART EL 15A – Old submarine cables have been discovered in harbour coming from the land near the Tourism Office running to approximately 25° 11.8’ N/76° 14.8’ W and then disappearing in a northwesterly direction.  Use caution when anchoring in this area. (posted 4/1/08)

• pp. 20, 21, 22 – CHARTS EL 14, 15, and 16 – The tide in this area averages 2 to 2 ½ hours later than tides shown for Nassau. (posted 4/1/08)

• p. 25 – Closeup CHART EL 18A – A fishing boat lies wrecked and partially submerged in the harb our near 24° 51.87' N/76° 09.69’ W. (posted 4/1/08)
  

• p. 45 Stella Maris Marina --  18 slips, $1.00/ft, Fuel is ESSO diesel and gas. (posted 4/1/08)
  
  
• p. 45 Cape Santa Maria to Harveys Bay Need-to-Know Info -- Zell’s Meat Market closed and replaced by Fu Chan Restaurant. (posted 4/1/08)

• p. 53 – Rowdy Boys Bar and Grill and rental apartments opened in Clarence Town near Flying Fish Marina. (posted 4/1/08)

Far Bahamas Update

NOTICE TO EXPLORERS MARCH 2007

FAR BAHAMAS, 3rd Edition

• p. 12 CHART EL 6, Devil's Backbone -- Turning point in Salt Kettle Bay should read: 25° 33.60' N, 76° 43.89' W (not 44.89'). (posted March 2007)
  
  
• p. 33 Bennetts Harbour is being dredged (Feb. 2007) and there is a new concrete government dock under construction, not yet completed. (posted March 2007)
  

• p. 39 There is a new large development with marina in the early stages of construction near Cottonfield Point. (posted March 2007)
  

• p. 44 Chart LI 2 --  A dangerous coral head has been reported at approximately 23° 36.975' N 75° 21.685' W (approximately 0.4 nm 280°T from the Joes Sound Waypoint). The coral head is reported to rise to within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of the surface and the surrounding water is 7 meters deep at low water. Use caution when transiting this area. The coral head is shown in its reported position on this chart in the new Far Bahamas FOURTH EDITION. (posted October 2007)
  
  
• p. 45 Cape Santa Maria to Harveys Bay Need-to-Know Info -- Bank of Nova Scotia is across from Marina (not at the Stella Maris Airport)  Hours are 9:00 – 1:00 Mon – Thu, 9:30 – 4:30 Friday. (posted March 2007)
  
  
• TIDE TABLES -- Tide tables for 2007 will need to be adjusted for new daylight savings time beginning March 11 and ending November 4, 2007.

CAUTION: The position of all noted features is approximate. The publisher assumes no liability for the accuracy of any information, positions, courses or distances and advises that any use for navigating purposes is done at the mariner's risk.