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Cruising Guide to the Hawaiian Islands (2nd Edition) Paperback – November 15, 2006

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Bob and Carolyn Mehaffy spent over a year on their Hardin 45 ketch, Carricklee, researching all of the anchorages and harbors on all the inhabited Hawaiian Islands, including Midway atoll. The result is the Cruising Guide to the Hawaiian Islands, Second Edition. This updated and revised edition is a comprehensive guide that has something to offer the first-time island-hopper and seasoned Hawaiian cruiser alike.

The Mehaffys include detailed instructions for finding anchorages and harbors including a chart for each, as well as hundreds of photographs to illustrate the text. Also included is a short history of each destination, as well as a description of what is going on there today. Introductory chapters cover history and culture, weather and currents, equipment, provisioning, and information on channel crossings. Don't cruise the Hawaiian Islands without this essential guide.

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  1. Print length
    324 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Paradise Cay Publications
  4. Publication date
    November 15, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0939837730
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0939837731
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The Cruising Guide to the Hawaiian Islands provides visiting and local boaters alike with essential knowledge of anchorages and facilities to cruise with confidence in the Islands. Carolyn and Bob's attention to Hawaiian history and cultural sites is intriguing, making this book more than just a cruising guide. ---John Gomersall, Manager, the Phoenician Boatyard, Hawaii

Paradise can be tricky, especially in Hawaiian waters. Anyone who is going to make the run to the Hawaiian Islands will want to have Bob and Carolyn's book in their chart locker. It is comprehensive, logical, and well-illustrated with drawings of harbors and facilities in even the most out-of-the-way places. Mahalo to the Mehaffys! ---Don Wallace, Executive Editor, Yachting magazine

Having cruised the Hawaiian Islands for over twenty-five years, I can say without hesitation that the Mehaffys' Cruising Guide to the Hawaiian Islands is the Bible that no cruiser in these parts should be without. I consider this publication essential equipment for anyone cruising these islands." - --Geoffrey S. Curran, Yachtsman of the Year 2000, Hawaii Yacht Club

Paradise can be tricky, especially in Hawaiian waters. Anyone who is going to make the run to the Hawaiian Islands will want to have Bob and Carolyn's book in their chart locker. It is comprehensive, logical, and well-illustrated with drawings of harbors and facilities in even the most out-of-the-way places. Mahalo to the Mehaffys! ---Don Wallace, Executive Editor, Yachting magazine

Having cruised the Hawaiian Islands for over twenty-five years, I can say without hesitation that the Mehaffys' Cruising Guide to the Hawaiian Islands is the Bible that no cruiser in these parts should be without. I consider this publication essential equipment for anyone cruising these islands." ---Geoffrey S. Curran, Yachtsman of the Year 2000, Hawaii Yacht Club

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paradise Cay Publications; 2nd edition (November 15, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 324 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0939837730
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0939837731
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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ART005
5.0 out of 5 stars Very valuable guide for Hawaii cruisers
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2009
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I've bareboated Hawaii twice with this guide. I wouldn't want to travel without it. Plus it helps you sketch out a plan A trip before you even leave the mainland. When weather forces a change, the guide will help you determine a plan B. I have the 1998 version but at 310 pages the table of contents looks very similar to newer versions.
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Steve Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars Weather to Sail Hawaii or Not.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2014
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A really well researched guide to sailing the Hawaiian Islands, if a little dated. Some color would enhance its presentation. Too bad it has no accurate weather forecast section, we were stuck in Kanehoe Bay, sheltering from strong Nth Easterlies for a fortnight ! Oh well, the marina in Honolulu was close to the renta-car shop and we enjoyed cruising the Mustang with the top down : )
My advice; do your homework on seasonal weather conditions, and definitely don't take the advice of the Honolulu Sailing / Charter Company, before you leave home.
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alohavictoria
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016
Enjoyed the way it was written, very imformative!
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Eric and Sherrell
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor chart resolution, outdated, errors, bad organization
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013
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The e-book version of this book has images that are too poor to view easily on my standard e-readers. The author should have maximized all the images to fill the screen, rather than just shrink them to fit their format. Having published e-books I know how hard it is to get good graphics on an e-reader, however these small images on an e-reader without zoom (older nook) they are unusable.

I have also found a GPS way point error and many of the brief descriptions are outdated. But the cruising isn't great here so there's really nothing out there up to date except a few free PDFs sailors have written (google: hawaii compendium).

My biggest complaint is organization and the lack of overviews. There is nothing that shows you where these places are on a smaller scale. The author just provides lists of ports/anchorages and way points. I had to make my own maps for the islands so I could follow along in the guide.

The other disappointment was the lack of detailed information about local weather, weather hazards, links to resources, state regulations (which are strict), etc.
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VK
4.0 out of 5 stars Not just a cruising guide-great for exploring from shore!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013
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It is obvious the author has been whereof he speaks as it shows in the details he provides. I wish I could follow the author's path in a sailboat but lacking a boat, I will use the information in my travels on shore, looking for the beautiful places he describes.
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robert hall
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor anchorages, expensive marinas and controlling DLNR laws make ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015
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My wife and I spent two years on a 41' sailboat in Hawaii. First, dont even think about cruising in Hawaii. Make no mistake about it, Hawaiians dont want you in HI waters. Poor anchorages, expensive marinas and controlling DLNR laws make it a miserable experience. The Mehaffy's are living in a fantasy world!
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Susan D. Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy cruising with confidence...
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2010
This book is amazing, the Hawaiian waters can be tricky to navigate but this book clearly and accurately describes anchorages and other important information for cruisers or day sailors. As a resident of the BIg Island, the book really gave me confidence and look forward to adventures using this book. Thank you for the time it took to research and put it in writing. Awesome!
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Quill
4.0 out of 5 stars Humuhumunukunukuapuaa
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2013
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The info is here. Still looking for more regulations on anchoring and trailer stored sailboats. This is a good beginning for understanding what is available in the islands.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality photos but good information
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2016
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The only comprehensive printed guide we can find. Poor quality photos but good information. The book is in the condition we expected.
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