The true Explorer is always dreaming about new islands on the horizon. The Exuma chain is emerging as the premier cruising area in the Bahamas. Our 12th edition of the Explorer Chartbook Exumas and the Ragged Islands presents the chart coverage of the central cruising ground of the Bahamas, where we first started charting in the 80s. We have also given a complete facelift to all of our original Exuma charts–digitally redrawn to pinpoint accuracy using aerial photographs. We’ve conducted new surveys in many areas, especially most extensively in the Ragged Island chain. (published September 2025)
FEATURES:
Covers the Exumas and Ragged Island Chains
66 cruiser-friendly full-color Explorer charts and insets
Tide Tables for 2026-2027
Chart Detail:
Overview Planning Chart of the Bahamas
(4) Small Scale charts
(5) Medium Scale charts
(38) Large Scale charts
(18) Closeup charts
Chart Detail:
Notes on "Joins page..."
Chart page overlaps
Extensive hydrographic and topographical features to scale, plus road maps for land travel
Updated variation on compass roses
New and corrected hydrographic data
Shaded depth contours
1/10-minute grid and border scales
On-scene GPS waypoints and routes
Printed on water- and tear-resistant material
The most up-to-date and complete source of information on services and facilities (Need-to-Know Info)
Latest table of recommended marinas and services for all of the Bahamas
Road maps for land tours
Special Articles including:
GPS & Piloting
Customs and Immigration
Bahamas Weather
Anchoring
History and Description
Provisioning
Piloting the Cays and Cuts
Cruising Communications
Bankside Route: Barrateerre and Beyond
Exploring Exuma Sout'Side
Self-Reliance in the Ragged Islands
Reaching the Ragged Islands
Health, Safety and Rescue Tips
Reading the Water
Radio EtiquetteCommunications & Radio Frequencies
Lionfish for the Table
National Parks
Disposal of Trash
Waypont List
Photo Album