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The Unforgettable Coffee Story
- Don Street recounts meeting the host in Ireland and serving coffee with unground beans floating in the cup.
- The story highlights Street's eccentric, hands-on personality and memorable hospitality.
Why Imray/Iolaire Guides Matter
- The Imray/Iolaire charts dominate Caribbean navigation because electronic chart providers use their data.
- Street emphasizes the sailing directions on the chart backs are often more valuable than the chart face.
Charting Began From Scarcity
- Street describes arriving in the Caribbean in 1956 and finding charts scarce and outdated.
- He began noting chart errors while writing guides, which evolved into his chart project.