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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Natalie S (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #184) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 2:20 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

A few questions:

Has anyone dove with this operation yet? http://www.bonaireeastcoastdiving.com/en/
If so, how was it?

FWIW, I've only shore dove the east side, but it was in September (no surf). What's the surf like for shore diving the east side right now? Just wondering in general if it's better to shore dive or boat dive the east side (i.e. are there better sites if you boat dive).

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jason (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #233) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 2:30 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Did I miss something? Looks like Larry's boat..

Sorry, I don't live on this board...so if it's old news..my bad.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Jolly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #655) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 2:32 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I think that is Larry's boat and operation which changed hands recently. I talked with him in October and know it was all for sale. It appears that has been accomplished. From what I know at this moment the people and the basic operation are the same. The experience should be well worth it!.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Natalie S (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #185) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3:07 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Larry's website is still up. I thought he sold these guys his boat and bought a new one.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Natalie S (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #186) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3:09 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hmm... I just looked at both sites, and it's the same boat.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Jolly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #657) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3:15 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

The numbers on the bow of the zodiac in the pic from http://www.bonaireeastcoastdiving.com/en/ are the same bow numbers on the boat Larry had. I just double checked my pics from a few months ago and shornuff - the same boat.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Lloyd Haskell (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #339) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3:22 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Smooth transaction , looks like a competent skipper and crew . Hope Larry is happy and does well at whatever he does . I did the trip last year , well worth the ride but I was dizzy the rest of the day.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Natalie S (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #187) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3:29 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

So has anyone shore dove the east side in the last 30 days?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #15384) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3:32 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Very nasty if you miss the exit point, very nasty.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jason (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #234) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3:45 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I didn't always like diving at the same two sites with Larry..but I still went back for more. :-) I hope the new guys take people elsewhere..even if it's 5 minutes in either direction..

Hope Larry is doing well.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ashley Perry (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 7:46 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I am coming to Bonaire in a couple of weeks so I e-mailed Larry about diving with him. He e-mailed back and said he sold his boat and is awaiting a new one but didn't think he would have everything by the time I arrived.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Jolly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #670) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 8:17 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

That sounds like we will have access to 2 boat dive ops for the east side. Cool... More and different sites hopefully.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Lori Mulhisen (BonaireTalker - Post #20) on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 9:27 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I think Gijs Hoogerkamp, now one of the owners of Bonaire East Coast Diving, was one of Larry's divemasters at one time and he also worked at Bonaire Dive and Adventure (at Sand Dollar and Den Laman properties). We had Gijs as a divemaster at Bonaire Dive and Adventure (in 2006 I think) and he was wonderful! We have also done east side diving with Larry in 2007 and he ran a top-notch operation! Seems like a win-win no matter which east coast operator you choose.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jason (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #235) on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 1:17 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

A new boat? Ohh boy...this out to be good! :-)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Roy (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 5:56 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi ALL!

I am also interested in NATALIE S' her second question. I am in Bonaire at the end of the month and have good experiences with diving the east side from shore (especially baby beach). But the time I dove there, was around november. The surf was pretty tough sometimes, but nothin we couldn't handle. Is the surf way more higher/stronger in february/march compared to november/december?
Offcourse i know this will be subject to daily difference, bu I am speaking in general terms here. Thanks for responding! Salud, Roy

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glen Reem (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2936) on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 2:22 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

This weeks Bonaire Reporter has an article about BECD and says that they plan to add new dive sites.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By T-Shirt Divers John and Sue (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #721) on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 2:36 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Roy, Sept. & Oct. is usually the easiest time to dive the east side, esp if there is a wind reversal. The winter is usually rougher.

We'll see Larry & Jan @ our dive show @ the end of March & we'll ask them about the new boat.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cameron Takacs (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Friday, February 13, 2009 - 10:15 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

So what makes the shore entries so bad on the east side? is it just the waves and wind?

Is there really only 2 dive sites on the east coast!! Thats crazy. Sounds like there is a lot of potential for good diving and exploration if no one has dived that side extensively.

Cam

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Menno (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #226) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 9:14 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

No Cam - It's not crazy it's called common sense. Just drive around (where possible), have a look at the entry (and exit) and try a few 'unmarked' sites yourselves. Please don't get hurt !!! (and bring back your tank!!)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bas Noij (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #357) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 9:50 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Cameron...Menno is right. It has a reason that there are only two marked sites on the East Coast. Even these marked sites are pretty rough and unpredictable so in general it is a good idea to do your first East Coast shore dives with an experienced guide. You can ask your dive shop about that. There are a number of unmarked places you can dive on the East Coast but there it would really be asking for trouble if you just jump in without a plan.

(Message edited by bnoij on February 14, 2009)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cameron Takacs (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 12:01 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I wasn't trying to imply that its crazy that no one dives there, I can totally understand why. What i find crazy is that there is a whole coast line that has yet to be explored! I mean come on! The potential for exploration is pretty awsome for guys with the right gear.

Anyways, I look forward to heading down and hopefully trying to hit some spots no one has been before, and yes, a good plan and proper equipment are always top of the list.

Cam

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ****Tink**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8605) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 12:25 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Cameron, as you have never been to Bonaire, I can understand your question. Wait until you get to bonaire, and drive around to the East side, and you will understand, the topography is MUCH different than the West calm side.

you are putting the cart before the horse my friend.

also, Menno and Bas both live on island (for quite some time) and are guides/instructors. Take their's and others word for it...

maybe someone has some good speolonk or bokas (sp) pics they can post for Cameron?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ****Tink**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8606) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 12:32 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Cameron, I found some fairly good pics of what the East side looks like.
boka east side
another boka
one more

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cameron Takacs (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 12:53 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Looks pretty choppy!

Hey I'm not saying that I am going to hop of the nearest cliff with a snorkel and a speedo, I was just saying that there is alot of potential out there whether its dived with a boat or from shore.

Your are right, i have never been to Bonaire, but I'll find out soon enough for myself. I'm just trying to see what others are doing on the island, other then the same 'ol single tank shore dives you read all over the web.

Has anyone ever done any extensive scootering on that side of the island? It looks like there are a couple sheltered bays up the coast, any potential there as entry point?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Menno (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #227) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 1:25 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Guess you will have lot's of new info to share after your return from your first visit to Bonaire.

FYI: Believe me, I have tried and Bas was on was on one of these efforts as well as a few other local "hero's" ........ We barely made it back safe on that particular one and it took quite some time (and dinero's) to get 'my office' up and running again............
I just saw Gijs' 'new' boat with some ugly damage parked at Boto Blancu..... No clue about the what and the how, but I just hope no-one got hurt during that experience......
After being eeehhhh.... adventurous (??) and spending some more dinero's for a few more months I came to the following conclusion;
I'll stick to the 'ol single tank (shore and or boat-) dives' (ok, I admit, and Cai so every now and then with the right breed of divers...:-))

As said before; Be safe and bring back the diveshop's tank will you!! (my way of saying please make it back no matter how....)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1990) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 4:40 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

cameron, the east side is tough almost all of the year. yes, you could jump off a cliff and dive...but some places it's 10 or 15 meters to the water. then how do you get out? people have died on the east side by being swept out in riptides and pulled over ledges into the surf. it takes a special boat and very experienced operators to dive the east side except for a few months of the year. the operators want to guarantee a memorable, but safe, dive and it's not easy getting divers back on a boat in 12-18 foot swells.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Jolly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #697) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 5:42 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

FWIW - I have found the east side exciting but am cautious and dive with only the right people.

The "usual" shore sites should not be undersold. If you pay attention to things as you dive you will likely find the same site to be different in one way or another each time - even if done several times in the same day.

I can dive off Buddy's and go north and south multiple times a day and all week long and make each dive a different experience. It depends on what I am looking for. Vary depths and dive profiles; look for macro things one dive, larger things another, search for the octopus home, keep an eye out for the turtles, try to find the resident frog fish. That can occupy me for the entire week.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bas Noij (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #358) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 7:42 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Yeah Menno...I remember that dive like it was yesterday and still talk about it often. For those of you that were not there...we went out with a group of very experienced locals in Menno's boat to explore some new East Coast sites. On dive number 2 near the Spelonk Lighthouse we went in with 5 foot waves (which is pretty normal on the East Coast) and Menno had brought a boat Captain (Peter who now runs the Deep Blue View Villa Safir) so he could join us on the dive. When after about 40 minutes or so we started hearing the boat engines rev at high RPM's Menno got worried and went up. The rest of us ascended about 10 or 15 minutes later and during our safety stop we found out that there was a little problem. I literally got seasick at 15 feet during the safety stop. When we got to the surface it turned out that we now had 12-15 feet waves instead of 5 feet. And the waves smashed into the cliff which bounced them right back. This meant that we were getting sandwiched in between huge waves. The waves also smashed into the boat and it was impossible to swim out so what Menno had to do was keep up speed to keep the nose of the boat up to get the water out. He had to pull the group out with a line one by one to a place far enough from the reef to be able to safely put the engines in neutral and get into the boat. It took a full hour to get us all in. After that experience I was looking green as was Lisa (from Pasa Bon who was also there with Susan Porter). Lisa phones Joe to pick her up and he became my instant hero as I was done for the day.

Menno had major damage to his engines apparently so this was quite an expensive adventure for him! So he knows what he is talking about when discussing 'exploring new site on the East Coast'.

So far from my '2005 East Coast trip report'

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Lloyd Haskell (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #346) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 7:46 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Great reality report , thanks!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Gassert (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #593) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 8:12 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

And, even though it may look doable you well find the shore coral sharp as razors. Living on Bonaire for 7 years I had dived the East coast very often. I had gone places that, looking back, were absolute craziness.

At Spelunk, which I have 40 some dives, I had lost equipment exiting due to the ever changing waves. I lost a new BCD one time at an exit that I had done dozens of times due the changing wave action. That BCD was on me and kept me from being cut to ribbons. I guess a BCD is expendable, but I know that I wasn't.

As Pat said, you can get in almost all along the East coast; it's the exit that is bad. You just can't get out.

I do agree with you Cameron that it's crazy we can't do an entire coast except for a few places...:-) You will see my friend when you get there.

Finally, I had heard a story about a young boy being swept in from playing to close to the shore. His father or uncle (don't remember) knew he too would die like the boy if he went in to save him. He helplessly watched him die. Tragic, but a good lesson to all who even get too close.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cameron Takacs (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 11:39 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Thanks all for your impressions of the east coast. It certainly sounds like a challenging environment. Like I said, I'll see when I get there.

Cam

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ****Tink**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8618) on Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 2:39 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Bas, Menno, I have heard that story from Susan as well...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By *@*&Barbara* ^%^*"CB"*# *Gibson*?*! (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2687) on Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 4:04 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

It's a funny fact that you can be very competent in a diving environment that is considered challenging and get you clock cleaned someplace benign looking that you don't have an eye for, yes?

I can dive Northern California all year round pretty confidently, but it takes me a few dives in any new environment to kind of get my sight adjusted.

I remember diving in an atoll where the waves looked tiny, but bounced around between the sides of the atoll and each other in a way I couldn't imagine but the skipper predicted.

Sooooo, I've learned to pack my humble pie, no matter how warm the water(not to say you don't know this, Cam).

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Roy (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 9:30 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi All,

Those pictures are pretty rough! This is mostly the mid to northern part of the east side, right? The southern part, underneath sorobon (baby beach area) the entry/exit is easier due to the lack of the limestone shore. A lot of urchins though! This is what I remember from 2004. The surf can be tough, but its easier to enter/exit compared to the northern part, where those pictures are from.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Rgrds!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Liz .... back to Bon 3/29-4/4. (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #244) on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 1:00 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Bas & Menno....crazy story! Glad everyone made it back safely. After reading this thread, I think I'm going to stay on the West side for the foreseeable future. I'll leave the daring adventures to those braver than me!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kevin Crowe (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 6:27 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Great story, Bas, thanks for sharing. I have been to Bonaire once, and am heading back in June. I would like to try Lac Cai on the East Side, but will ONLY do so with a quality guide, in the early morning, if the conditions are decent, etc. I've dove in some current before (Keys..USS Duane, Adolphus Busch), and you would never catch me considering the East Side without proper planning, decent conditions, and an experienced guide by my side. Cameron, listen to the people that know this area well, they know what they're talking about because they live there and have many years experience diving there..something you don't have. If Bas#2, Menno, or others give me advice on diving the East Side, I'm listening to every single word. I recommend you do the same.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kevin Crowe (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 6:33 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Sorry Bas, or you 1 or 2? LOL. I'm so confused :-) I know Bas Tol is the other, but which is 1 and which is 2?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tom Schamp (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #203) on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 6:35 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Cam works & lives u/w more than he's on land.
It's not clear that he needs to be lectured on this topic...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Gassert (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #596) on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 7:24 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi Roy.

Yes, you are pretty much on track. It is less violent below LAC, but it's still not as smooth riding, surf and urchins, as the leeward side.

I guided divers over there for a bit and found that those who were used to swimming the US coastline - especially NJ and CA - had a much easier time with the surf on the East side.

Cam,

It is exciting to dive the East coast. Have fun and be safe.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kevin Crowe (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 12:49 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

He may have 10,000 dives and be the fishiest of fish. However, he does not have experience in the area like Bas or Menno. That is all I am saying...nothing personal against him.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cameron Takacs (BonaireTalker - Post #21) on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 8:27 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hey guys
I don't know why guys are getting so deffensive. I just asked what makes the east side so challenging and everyone gets upset. I just want to bring down all the tools at my disposal to see if I can find some virgin reef. No competion here.

I hope everyone has the best intentions, so when I get down there and try for myself I'll buy the beers and share what I found out, or didnt if thats tbe case:P

Sometimes a fresh perspective and different way of looking at things can bring new life to old dives.

Cam

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ****Tink**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8696) on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 2:37 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Cameron, guys get defensive cause of that testosterone thing...that's my "female" take...lol...now no one get on my case about you guys...lol...as others have said, there are a few bokas that can be done from shore, but again, the experts know how to get in and out. I've done Cai, it's a great dive, but navigating in and out of the channel requires a guide too (well, I guess you could do it alone, but...well ya know). There have been divers that have gone in, and never come out (without a guide).

Kevin, that is OB1 (other bas one), Bas Noij.

also cameron, you are like me, I research the heck out of places before I go. But when I get there, it usually all goes out the window...lol! I think you will enjoy Bonaire:-)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By *@*&Barbara* ^%^*"CB"*# *Gibson*?*! (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2708) on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 5:30 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Cam, definitely give us a report when you come back. And if you want to write a guide to the east side, I'll be happy to read it. With your experience, I'm sure you know when to be in the water and when to be on shore.

When are you going? Sorry if you said and I missed it.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cameron Takacs (BonaireTalker - Post #22) on Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 2:02 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

I'm not going to be down there till 2010. It's the only time I could get the families schedule and my work schedule co-ordinared for a 2 month trip. So July august of 2010, here we come!

I have mostly been considering the scooter potential along the coast. From what everyone is saying there are only a couple entry/ exit points that are safe to do. I have this idea in my head of scootering 2hrs north and south of each entry to cover as much reef as possible. The thing that makes me weary is haveing a good egress point with the heavy scoots. Depending on what the topography is like, I hope I can cover most of the lower east side and check out some of the very north.

We'll see.

Cam

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Menno (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #231) on Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 7:53 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Wow.....Two months....
You'll gona love it! July is, typically, the windiest(??) month Bonaire has.....

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ****Tink**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8699) on Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 4:43 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Cameron, I thought you were going july 09,,,

And if you do cover the entire East side diving...well, I think you will be the first...please take pics, and as CB said, write a book. I just can't believe that no one has ever thought about that before (doing more shore diving on the East side, and scootering the whole thing). Such a plan/idea. You would certainly think that native Bonairians and those that have lived there a long time would have come up with that idea, or at least tried it.

Oh, and Menno is right...July is really windy...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Menno (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #232) on Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 5:48 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

No need to reinvent the wheel...The east-coast has been explored by quite a few by now. I have "covered" about 50% and, truth to be said, gave up because I found it to be to much effort for the result. Big parts of the northern part, especially between Spelonk and the National park Slagbaai, has a topography like Rappel, but, sadly, the plateau is about 80Ft deep (if I remember correct) and covered with .....nothing but grass and algeas..... Hardly any fish....On one of the dives I did there I counted maybe about 15 fishes in 40 minutes...... Then there was that one pretty big Nurseshark lyinbg in the algeas ..... that made the dive, but without that shark the dive eeehhhhhh ...... s*cked!!
Of course are there nice parts, but, looking at what you need to do to get there, what you need to do to get in and out and what you might (not) see the effort is simply way to much for me. The part between Spelonk and Cai is quite booring on general and from Cai to Willemstoren has, in my opinion, the best reefs.... Of course are there really nice parts but I did not map them so have no clue anymore where they are. Cai I still love and that's about all the east-coast diving I do over the last 4 years.....
Please note that I am not trying to keep "everybody" away from the east-coast. The discription above in just my personal opinion and, probably, not everybody who dives the eastcoast will agree with this. It does have it charmes diving there and for sure it will be a special experience.....

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By ****Tink**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8700) on Monday, March 2, 2009 - 1:13 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Menno, my post was "tongue in cheek." I know, lost in translation...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Cameron Takacs (BonaireTalker - Post #27) on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 9:20 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

hey menno, great info.. thanks!

Cam

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jason (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #243) on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 12:20 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

I dove the entire East Coast on a 21cu ft tank, half-filled...down to 100ft the entire time.

Walked away without a scratch.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Barry Gassert (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #599) on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 3:10 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Wow! And I thought my 3 hour dive was cool. Did you enter at the park and exit at the lighthouse? Joking Jason. It's just the way you phrased it. I thought it was funny. :-)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Menno (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #235) on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 7:35 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Why bring such a big tank if you only use half...:-))

 


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