Well isnt it the captain's job to pick a route based on the requirements of his boat? The only way to make sure a route is safe, it to study the...
I use whatever means are available and that will include paper, electronic and radar. Bottom line is that there isn't a one size fit all solution...
From what I read elsewhere they took a short cut between pineros and the mainland which is an unmarked (on charts) narrow passage between reefs....
Came across a pic of the partially sunk spencer on instagram poster claimed it was just off Puerto Rico
Just got back from the exumas, there is now a tall unlit piling. Extends at least 15' above water, shows up nicely on radar at night
That's the problem with rocks. They grow out of nowhere overnight, so fast they can't be charted. :)
Define boat... Size, price range. Define caribean Chartering to the Caribbean out of south florida makes no sense whatsoever as it s way too far...
From what I ve seen over the years the people who use too little scope and drag down the anchorage don't rinse their rode so the point it moot....