Note: There is no usable, online version. This must be purchased, and viewed in hand, but for $6.95, it's an obvious bargain.

Franko's Maps has produced this one-of-a-kind map showing every notable scuba and snorkeling site in the BVI. This is not just for the diver - it's a must for any BVI visitor, especially for the price. It includes main boating routes, land features, dive shops, 100+ fish and coral ID pictures, anchorages, and much more.

The BVI Dive Association, and numerous other experts and locals, helped edit Franko’s Map to make it the most accurate and useful resource of its kind.

This 25.5" x 17" map is foldable, and printed on waterproof, rip-proof, plasticized paper, for durable use on your BVI adventure.

Special price - $6.95
(suggested retail $10.00)

If ordered alone, the map will ship for $1.00. With a book order, there's no extra shipping.

"The Drinking Man’s Guide To The BVI"
3rd edition
by: Julian Putley
This edition is new in Feb. 2008. **

Well... how do I describe it? It's all about having a great time with food and drink throughout the BVI. It's full of recipes, limericks, cartoons, and humorous anecdotes, as well as being a great guide to wonderful restaurants and watering holes. This third edition has $200+ worth of freebees that will pay for the cost many times over, so you absolutely can't lose. 2-4 "refreshment stops" will cover the cost of the book. I know charter groups where every one of the crew all get a copy, just to use the coupons. This book is incredibly popular, even to moderate drinkers. Written by Julian Putley, a local BVI author, and a great guy.

** The 3rd edition of the DMG came out in late February, 2008. For anyone who has the 2nd edition, rest assured that the coupons will still be honored in 2008. The 3rd edition does have new material, but it's just "different," so the earlier editions do not become obsolete in any way (like a Cruising Guide). In fact, some folks collect all editions, just to have the various recipes and other material throughout the different versions of the book.

Special price - $13.95 (suggested retail $14.95)

 

"The 2007-2008 Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands"
by Nancy & Simon Scott
ISBN 0944428754

The 13th edition of this great cruising guide will prove immensely useful, in fact, necessary, in charting your courses and planning your anchorages. It includes a decent chart and lots of good ashore info too. This is the latest version, with no new editions due out in the next couple years.

Our special low price is $19.95 (suggested retail $29.95)

"Virgin Anchorages"
by Nancy & Simon Scott
ISBN 0944428509

This is a wonderful companion to the above, with its terrific aerial photographs of many of the anchorages you're likely to frequent. Chart your courses with confidence. Both books are inexpensive and great volumes to have as keepsakes, after the trip, as well. Soon to come... "Virgin Anchorages" companion guides for both the Windward & Leeward Islands.

Our Special price $17.95 (suggested retail $24.95/Amazon $24.95)

"British Virgin Islands - Sheltered Isles of Sea and Sun"
by: Claudia Colli
ISBN 1405028629

This book, printed in a coated, water resistant paper, covers a little bit on everything. It's a lively and informative guide, replete with many color photographs, which takes a look at the islands' history, culture, geography, flora and fauna, and its people. It explains how visitors can enjoy many leisure activities such as sailing, diving and hiking - from national parks to beaches, from wildlife to arts and crafts, the visitor will find all the information needed to make the most of a trip to the BVI. Claudia Colli is a well-known British Virgin Islands writer, and editor of the BVI Welcome Tourist Guide.

 

Our price is $13.95 (suggested retail $16.95)

"Corals & Fishes Pocket Guide"
by Idaz & Jerry Greenberg
ISBN 091300829X

This is the fully waterproof edition. It measures 4.5 x 6 inches, and contains 64 pages packed with great pictures and information. I personally think that this book is an essential companion to any BVI snorkeler. It's big enough to read very easily, but small enough to stick in your pocket and take with you. Its waterproof paper makes it safe to leave it lying around the boat, or taking to the beach. Take it ashore and look at it with your kids and friends to talk over lunch about what you just saw on your last dive.

Special price $8.95

"Laminated Fishcard "
from Seahawk Press

This is NOT a book. It's a waterproof, laminated fish ID card. This is popular two-sided guide shows 75 species of the most beautiful and commonly seen fishes of the Tropical Atlantic, arranged by family. This is totally waterproof. In fact, you can take it into the water, and carry it ashore. 9 1/2" X 6 1/4"

Special price $5.95

(pocket size: "4 1//2 x 6 1/4" - $3.95)

If ordered alone, the cards will ship for $1.00. With a book order, there's no extra shipping.

Placemat. This is a rugged, laminated placemat displaying a nautical chart of the BVI and St. John. (Anegada not shown). Placemats are 11 x 17 inches, two-sided color, with rounded corners. The reverse side shows signal flags and rules of the road whistle signals.

$4.00 ea.($3.50 ea. for 4 or more)

"The Chesapeake Bay Ports of Call and Anchorages"
by: Thomas A. Henschel

More than 40 ports of call and anchorages are depicted in full page, crystal clear, color aerial photos in this essential companion to your preferred Chesapeake cruising guide. This resource graphically depicts recommended anchorages, navigational information, landmarks, entrance and exit routes, restaurants, attractions, and marinas. It is so beautiful, that it truly makes a great coffee table keepsake of one of the most beautiful cruising grounds in the country.

Why do I have a Chesapeake cruising resource here? Because it's an area every sailor should experience!

Special price - $24.95 (suggested retail $29.95)

This is the quintessential photographic essay on the BVI. The anchorages, the sailboats, the beaches, and the natural flora & fauna are all artistically presented in this beautiful, 128 page "coffee table" volume. A great gift for your BVI-loving friends!

Our special low price is $32.95 (limited supply)
(suggested retail $39.95)

 

Payment Terms & Shipping Costs
personal check ** money order ** certified check ** PayPal **(sorry no credit cards)

You can pay via PayPal, but it must be a transfer from your checking account or existing PayPal funds - NOT credit card. Email me, if you'd like to use PayPal. It's easy - all that you need to give PayPal is my email address.

To order: It's simple. You can just email me your order (or questions) to monk@madriver.com, and I will reply with a confirmation, so that you are sure of the shipping date and total costs. Most orders will ship out immediately from Vermont. You can also just mail your order with a check to the address below. If you do, please include your email address, so I can let you know that I received your check, and that your order is shipping out.

This is a small and personal enterprise, so please feel comfortable about shooting me an email to set up an order. Most folks do, and are pleased with the quick response.

Frank Burkle
3193 Horse Farm Rd.
Weybridge, VT 05753

Shipping Costs

Books shipping costs: $4.00 for one book by itself (only $3.00, if that book is the Drinking Man's Guide, or Claudia Colli's BVI book). $5.00 for 2-3 books. $6.00 for 4 books, $7.00 for 5 books. There is no extra shipping charge for the Laminated Fishcard, the BVI Calendar, or Franko's foldable BVI map when it's purchased with a book order.

Oval BVI decal shipping: No charge.

Flag-related-products: $2.00 any quantity, or $1.00 with any book order. If it's just one or two small items like a patch or lapel pin, that I can fit into an chubby envelope, just add $1.00.

Laminate placemat chart shipping: 1-4 placemats for $3.00, 4-12 placemats for $5.00, but... when ordered with 2 or more books, I'll reduce the shipping. Email for a quote. (Sorry, for the confusion, but I just want to be fair.)

Note: Since this is not a big moneymaking proposition, please make sure your check is good, your mailing address is clear, and I have your email address to confirm shipment. Feel free to confirm a mailed order/check with an email to me.

Confused? Just email me your order, and I'll let you know what the shipping cost will be.

 

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