Explorer Charts

p.41 Chart EX 25: An underwater obstruction has been found near Lee Stocking Island.  Two cylindrical tanks approximately 14 feet in length are lying side by side in approximately 2.7 to 3 meters (9 to 10 feet) of water near 23° 46.33' N/76° 06.50' W.  This is several hundred feet southwest of the now closed Marine Research Station near the 2.7 meter sounding on chart EX 25.  Marine growth has taken root and an anchor and rode are wrapped around the tanks.  This obstruction should pose no problems to most vessels traversing the area, but care should be taken not to anchor here. (posted April 16, 2013)

p.32 Chart EX 19: –Harvey Cay light is not working.  The pole is in position but the light is missing.(posted March 25, 2013) 

p.18 Chart EX 9: Ship Channel Cay Lodge is private facility on Ship Channel Cay and NOT a public place. They do welcome cruising yachtsmen to stop by for the activities, lunch and drinks. But they would prefer for them to visit upon reservation.  

Boaters are requested to respect the privacy of the island and its guests and call for reservations if they desire to visit the island.(posted March 15, 2013)

p. iv- NEW CUSTOMS FEES for Cruising Permit: Yachts under 30 feet, $150; yachts over 30 feet, $300. (posted September 15, 2012)

pp. 10, 13, 17, 18 CHARTS EX 1, 4, 8, 9– The Beacon Cay sectored light is no longer working.  Both the light and the tower are gone. (posted February 9, 2012)

 p. 21 CHART EX 11- Normans Stake at 24° 35.78′ N/76° 51.63′ W is now only awash at low water and should be considered a hazard.  Normans Bar shown to the east of Normans Stake no longer dries in the areas shown on the chart.  Most of the bar is shallow to nearly dry at low water. (posted February 9, 2012)

p. 22 CHART EX 12- A series of coral reefs has been found to existnorthwest of the Elbow Cay waypoint with one head having less than two meters clearance at low water springs.  At 24° 31.18′ N/76° 49.72′ W a SLW depth of 1.9 meters was measured over a potruding coral head. Another coral head lies at 24° 31.41′ N/76° 50.00′ W with SLW depth of 2.4 meters. The series of reefs spreads over an area of approximately a half mile and is 0.2 to 0.4 mile west of and parallel to the course between Elbow Cay and Normans stake waypoints.(posted February 5, 2012) 

p. 16 CHART EX 7– 100-foot steel freighter Allison wrecked on the reef 4.5 miles east of Black Rocks.  Note it on your chart at position:  23° 29.88 N/75° 29.25 W (posted February 2, 2012)

p. 48 CHART EX 30 – Conch Cay light is not working.  The pole is in position but the light is missing.(posted February 2, 2012)

p. 52 CORRECTION: Need-to-Know Info, Marinas & Services: Master's Harbour Marina and Repair is open under new management.  Phone 242-345-5116. (posted May 1, 2012)

 p. 63 CHARTS RI 5 and RI 5A The Flamingo Cay light is extinguished. (posted January 19, 2012)

TIDE TABLES for 2012 and 2013--heights are in feet rather than centimeters. (posted April 14, 2011)