Based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration charts, this companion to the Cruising Guide to North Carolina contains color navigational charts pertaining to that area. These large-format maps allow travelers to experience the delights of the storied North Carolina coastline and the Outer Banks with complete confidence. Marinas, historical spots, and restaurants that are detailed in the book are pinpointed and cross-referenced on these charts. Claiborne Young's guides have become the gold standard of cruising guides. The author and his navigator wife, Karen, are avid, experienced boaters who have logged countless hours onboard and ashore to ensure the accuracy of their descriptions and recommendations. Young is also the author of Cruising Guide to Western Florida: Fifth Edition (pb), Cruising Guide to Eastern Florida: Fourth Edition (pb), Cruising Guide to the Northern Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Third Edition (pb), and Power Cruising: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Outfitting, and Maintaining Your Power Boat, Second Edition (pb). Additionally, he is the editor of Cruising Guide to New York Waterways and Lake Champlain (pb), all published by Pelican. Other titles in Pelican's chartbook series include Coastal Charts for Cruising Guide to Western Florida (sp).