This volume, covering Puerto Rico, the Passage Islands, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, includes coves, harbors, lagoons, straits, beaches, and most of the rocks around and among these islands. It is complete with many new charts of previously uncharted areas as well as those more frequently visited. Here also is advice on customs, supplies, where to put in for repairs, what to avoid, and what to seek out. Donald Street's is a pithy voice of experience on matters such as currents, coral heads, navigation, and local habits in short, everything the cruiser or wanderer needs to feel safe and totally informed."

In this volume Street's detailed advice on navigating safely through the region is complemented by information on which island has a hazardous harbor, no beaches, but incredible appeal, where to buy the best bread on St. Barts, where to find Customs and Immigration offices, which VHF channels to use for marinas and harbormasters, and other vital facts.

Up-to-date navigational charts and sailing directions are provided in addition to the author's personal experiences regarding everyday events and other pertinent information that the sailor had better know