Grenada to the Virgin Islands. A Cruising Guide to the Lesser Antilles

Grenada to the Virgin Islands. A Cruising Guide to the Lesser Antilles
Autor:PATUELLI, Jacques
Páginas:300 págs. págs.
Fecha:2007
Precio:63,00 €

Introduction. The Windward Islands: Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, The Grenadines, Grenadan Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados. The Leeward Islands: Dominica, Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe's nearby dependencies, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts (St. Christopher), Statia (Sint Eustatius), Saba, St-Barthélémy (St. Bart or St-Barth), Saint Martin/Sint Maarten, Anguilla. The Virgin Islands: British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Islands South of Tortola, Anegada), US Virgin Islands (St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix). Sailing in the Lesser Antilles. Glossary. This popular book covering the Caribbean from Grenada and Barbados to the Virgin Islands is a translation from Jacques Patuelli's original French version. Each island is dealt with in detail and pilotage notes are followed by tourist information and the usual data on formalities and facilities. Fully illustrated with plans and photos, many of which are new for this second edition, the guide is packed with interesting and useful background information on the Caribbean, its history, tourism, geography and on sailing in the islands. The last section of the book, the blue pages, consists of listings of facilities, restaurants, bars, hotels and other information of interest to tourists. -- INDICE -- Area chart of the Lesser Antilles. An invitation to the islands. INTRODUCTION: A short history. How to use this guide. Useful information. The natural environment. Cyclones and hurricanes. Medical risks and prevention. Cartography, symbols and abbreviations. TH WINDWARD ISLANDS: Martinique. St Lucia. St Vincent. The Grenadines. St Vincent Grenadines: Bequia. Mustique. Canouan. Mayreau. Tobago Cays. Union island. Palm Island. Petit St Vincent. Grenadan Grenadines: Petite Martinique. Carriacou. Grenada. Barbados. THE LEEWARD ISLANDS: Dominica. Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe's nearby dependencies: La Désirade. Petite Terre. Marie Galante. Les Saintes. Antigua. Barbuda. Montserrat. Nevis. St Kitts (St Cristopher). Statia (Saint Eustatius). Saba. St-Barthelémy (St Barts or St-Barth). Saint Martin / Sint Maarten: Saint-Martin. Sint Maarten. Anguilla. THE VIRGIN ISLANDS: British Virgin Islands: Tortola. Virgin Gorda. Jost Van Dyke. Islands South of Tortola. Anegada. US Virgin Islands: St John. St Thomas. St Croix. SAILING IN THE LESSER ANTILLES: Tables of distances and services. Route and waypoint chart. Wind, weather and sea. Navigation. Boat and equipment. Aids to navigation. Telecommunications. Chartering. Marina and boatyard services. Glossary. Services directory. Index.