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The Dive Sites of the Bahamas by Lawson Wood
The Dive Sites of the Bahamas by Lawson Wood
Another in the highly successful series by New Holland, The Dive Sites of the Bahamas by Lawson Wood maintains the high standard already set.
It follows the usual format devised by series consultant Nick Hanna, with each dive site named and linked by number to a clear map, and a description of its location, access, sea conditions, average and maximum depths and expected visibility. A brief description of the dive then follows.
The formula dictates a star rating for both scuba and snorkelling, providing a short cut to what the author considers the best dives. Symbols describe economically whether a site is suitable for shore-diving or live- aboard, for what level of diver and so on.
The facts appeared to be accurate and quite useful. If there is a weakness, it is from the fragmented nature of the destination. Of the 700-plus islands that make up the archipelago, the publisher has wisely concentrated on diving favourites Grand Bahama, New Providence, Abacos, Eleuthera, Berry Islands, Bimini Islands, Long Island, Exumas, Andros and San Salvador.
However, it would be a lucky traveller who could use the whole volume. Time and money usually dictate that we must confine ourselves to one or two of these places, so there will be many visitors who find that only a few pages of this excellent guide book are relevant.
However, if a reader enjoys a visit to one of the more easily accessed islands such as New Providence or Grand Bahama, The Dive Sites of the Bahamas might stimulate him or her to visit a less-popular outer island or take a live-aboard cruise to some of the remoter cays - from which there are more than 2000 to choose! |
The Dive Sites of the Bahamas by Lawson Wood, New Holland (0171 724 7773). Softback, 176pp, £15.99.
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