Central American Cruising Guides

Inexpensive cruising guidebooks for Pacific Central America written by sailors for sailors!  If you want to get the most out of cruising Central America, then check out these books.  They have helpful information for finding good anchorages, weather patterns, country formalities, fun activities, and practical items.  Who is SARANA?  Visit our Home Page.

 

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Explore Central America Part 1
(July 1, 2010 11th Edition)
Enjoy many previously unpublished anchorages and hidden spots on the Pacific side of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.  Edition 11 now has more city maps with stuff cruisers care about and more pricing information for marine services.

Over 75 GPS waypoints, 40 city maps, charts and images.  Important weather information about coastal weather, hurricanes, Tehuantepecers, Papagayos, and typical southern Mexican weather.  Strategies and information for crossing the dreaded Tehuantepec.  Entry and Exit procedures for all four countries.  Includes tips for using SSB Email to make your own forecasts for your area using GRIB, Spot, Buoyweather, Shore buoys, and NOAA -- information that is hard to find elsewhere.  Lots of information for surfers and places to tour by land!  Read a sample excerpt from Part 1.

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READERS' COMMENTS
"Eric Baicy and Sherrell Watson's thoroughly researched books are now the undisputed cruising guides for the Pacific coasts of Central America." -- Jimmy Cornell (of World Cruising Routes)

"These are 2 neat little e-books providing a useful guide for any sailor planning either a cruise to the Central American countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, or to Costa Rica. Conveniently, both guides have an interactive table of contents, making finding information quick and easy." -- NoonSite Book Review

"Life would be a lot simpler if all of the cruising guides were on this level of information content and clarity." -- Boatbits Blog.

"Buying your 2008 version of "Explore Central America" was the most value I have ever received from $13."  -- John B.

"We've really enjoyed and had good use from your guide, especially the weather information." - Darby G.

 

 

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Explore Central America Part 2
(January 5, 2010 5th Edition)
Pacific Costa Rica and Western Panama all the way to the Canal as it has never been covered before!  Over 250 GPS waypoints.  Information about entry and exit procedures for Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador.  Learn all the details about local weather patterns including Papagayos and the rainy season, as well as details for using SSB Email to make your own forecasts.  Included in this book are new anchorages and passages that have not been published before!  There are over 54 unique charts and 19 city maps of Costa Rica and Panama, tourist spots, surf spots and lots more!  Read a sample excerpt from Part 2.

This book is in a PDF ready to print format.  Use it electronically or print a copy.  Your purchase of each book entitles you to receive free full updated copies so your purchased book is never outdated! Update now or see the list of changes. The book is about 9MB to download.  Please do not allow people to copy your book without first paying online.

    Only $18      
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"I just wanted to say that your guides are terrific! Keep up the great work." - Anita B.

"We reread your cruising guide again on our way down here and are still convinced that it's extremely helpful." - John L.

"Many people thought we were going "into the great unknown" but, especially with the cruising guide available from Sail Sarana it is very straightforward and interesting."
- Joan P.

"We have given your web site to many cruisers especially on the Caribbean side. We tell them that your guides are the best as they are accurate and user friendly. Thanks for all your hard work." - Stan & Lynn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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  Additional Free Resources!

The Lesser Known Coast - Pacific Colombia (2009)
Research Info on Cruising Pacific Coast of Columbia(2008)
Bahia del Sol Cruisers Guide (2008)
Ecuador Cruising Guide (Galapagos too) written by Cruisers (2010)
La Libertad, Ecuador Guide (2009)
Bahia de Caraquez Ecuador Approach and Exit
Bahia de Caraquez Ecuador Town Resources (2008)
Crossing the ITCZ
Weather Patterns during El Nino/La Nina
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