What is up with everyone trying to operate their
boat by looking at a chart instead of in front of them. I think some folks are thinking that every
coral head is individually charted allowing them to steer around each one. Surprise an + on the chart represents more than one
head. We always cross reference our position with the explorer charts and if we are unfamiliar or if there are any + within a 1/2 mile of our position eyes are looking forward. Plenty of areas in the
Bahamas that we travel at night and some where you don't take your eyes off for a moment. All in all I think they are well charted for
coral infested waters. No chart can be expected to show every coral head, there are millions in the
Bahamas.