Chesapeake West Quick Reference Cruising Guide
Chesapeake West Quick Reference Cruising Guide
Western Shore: Norfolk, VA to Bay Bridge (N of Annapolis)
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Go to the Right Section
Tabs help you find what you need—fuel, anchorages, bridges, or facilities.
Find Your Location
By town/island name or ICW mile marker, in N-S order.
Check the Columns
Look for details like wind protection, bridge heights, or marina services.
"The book makes it very easy to find the information you want and compare the different options."
What's Included
UP-TO-DATE
CATEGORIES
ANCHORAGES
FREE DOCKS
BRIDGES
SERVICES
BAHAMAS
NAV ALERTS
HAULOUTS
INLETS
Info That's Hard to Find Elsewhere
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Everywhere:
- Anchorages by protection direction
- Dog walking
- Grocery stores
- Propane fills
- Schedules for opening bridges
- Free docks
- Max beam for haulouts
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Bahamas:
- Customs and immigration
- Propane
- Trash disposal
- Marine stores and hardwares
- Liquor
- Restaurants and bars
- ATMs
"I love that it has information to help make a decision on where to anchor based on wind direction."
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"I use the PDF version on my tablet as well as the hardcopy in the cockpit."
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- Clickable tabs let you jump straight to the right section.
- Searchable bookmarks make it easy to navigate the table of contents.
- Clickable links for phone numbers and websites simplify planning.
- Download to multiple devices used on the same boat for flexibility.
Anchorage Names
All anchorage names are Active Captain names, which can be overlaid on any navigation app.
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"Facilities, fuel/water/pumpout, free docks, anchorages, marinas, inlets, bridge openings/restrictions, currents and depths are listed concisely so there's no need to wade through wordy guides or individual reviews."
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Meet The Boat Galley Team
At The Boat Galley, we’re all cruisers. We know the joys—and the challenges—of boat life. The steep learning curve, costly mistakes, and hours spent searching for answers can be overwhelming. We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve created practical tools, trusted resources, and real-world guides to help you skip the frustrations and focus on enjoying your cruising life.
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- 17 years liveaboard cruiser
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- US East Coast from Florida Keys to Maine and Bahamas
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- Atlantic crossing; US, Caribbean, and Bahamas
- Years of cruising with kids
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- 7 years cruising with Honey
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- 15+ years writing about dogs
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- Design and layout for all printed products
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