By Christin Helander (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 10:49 am: |
We will be returning to Bonaire at the end of September for two weeks. I keep seeing and hearing of diving on the "east side". How does one find out more about this, are there certain operations or people that can take you there? What is different about the diving? Thanks in advance!
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By Cynde Lee (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5786) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 10:50 pm: |
christin, the difference in diving are huge waves on the east side. generally, most folks only dive the east when the winds change. we have pretty good size waves here on shore dives, and when we drove to the other side of the island, no way...although, there are folks on this board who have taken the challenge maybe they can comment.
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By DIVER DEBBI (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #221) on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 10:53 pm: |
I understand you can't dive the other side till the winds die down..Bas says that is November
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By Jake Richter (Moderator - Post #4022) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 10:43 am: |
Right now the East coast is well neigh impossible to dive safely - strong winds creating big waves. However, when the winds drop a bit, you can dive there even this time of year if you have good balance (for getting in and out with wave action around).
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By Christin Helander (BonaireTalker - Post #15) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 2:03 pm: |
Thanks Jake! Linked right to Larry's site and I actually did many dives with him the first time I visited Bonaire and stayed at the Carib Inn. He was great. I sent him a note, and will look forward to hooking up with him in September, sure makes sense that he started his own business, he had some pretty neat "off the beaten track" dives for us last time. You have been very helpful.
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By Bas (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #290) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 3:38 pm: |
Jake is right.. it's pretty rough today. Safety is important and apart from that it's about having a good time. It's not a bad thing to push your limits a bit once in a while, new experiences, take a challenge and pick up some new diving skills but for me it's important that after the dive you feel great, not happy to be alive ;-)
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By bob neer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #856) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 4:25 pm: |
...just happy to still be alive? wonder who said that;)
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #218) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 4:47 pm: |
I can not wait until November! Planned this trip to Bonaire (my second in 2003) for November hoping to dive the east side:-{)}
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By Renea (BonaireTalker - Post #31) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 5:49 pm: |
This might be a stupid question but does anyone ever do any boat-diving on the east side? Just curious....
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By bluetang (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #321) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 6:30 pm: |
bas, thanks for the nice virtual tour like your new profile pic (well, i haven't looked in a while)...martin was telling me he wanted to do the guided lac cai dive...sounded cool...glad you popped in.
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By Jake Richter (Moderator - Post #4028) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 7:52 pm: |
Renea,
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By Bas (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #291) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:20 pm: |
Hi Bob, what do you mean.. didn't realize it was me ??? did you give me a ride back to my car on the east side?
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By Niki Harris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #693) on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:49 pm: |
It's great to hear from you here again, Bas! Your descriptions are great. It's also great that your excursions with divers have grown more and more successful. Bob and I feel fortunate to have had the pleasure of your diving company last year. Hoping to see you in late May,... :-)
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By Martin de Weger (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2325) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 1:46 am: |
Bas, good to "see" you. I can't wait to get in the water on the east side! See you in about 12 weeks!
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By John P. Wahlig (BonaireTalker - Post #84) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 11:36 am: |
Yes Bas, good to see you "surface" again. See you in August. Still thinking about the Cave Rave?
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By John Cowperthwaite (BonaireTalker - Post #40) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 2:28 pm: |
Bas,
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By Dave Goodwin (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Friday, March 14, 2003 - 12:23 am: |
Bas,
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By Russ Coash (BonaireTalker - Post #65) on Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 4:58 pm: |
what is the likelyhood of diving the east side in mid november? or early/mid december? when is the best time?
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By Karen Courchaine (BonaireTalker - Post #35) on Friday, March 28, 2003 - 9:47 pm: |
My husband Garry and I just returned ~today~ from Bonaire. The highlight of our trip was a dive on the east side with Bas as our guide. What a glorious afternoon! Thanks so much again, Bas. Once I get unpacked and all I will write up a more detailed trip report. Major PBD already!
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By Bud Gillan (BonaireTalker - Post #69) on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 - 9:01 pm: |
Hues of Blues,
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By Darryl Vleeming (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #201) on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 1:54 pm: |
Well,
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