By robint (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 7:37 pm: |
We just got back and we thought we would be sure to share a few tips for those coming down. We did 3-4 dives per day and this really helped us!!!
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By Ayorkiemom in Virginia (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #496) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 9:21 pm: |
Robint....great tips. We will be at Buddy's again in a few weeks. We enjoyed the 1/2 price lunches on our April trip but it will be gone bye bye when we get there in July Great thing they have going and it saved us almost $70.00!
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By Derek Emmett (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 2:36 pm: |
Hey Robint,
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By robint (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 8:20 am: |
Derek,
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By Tribs, AKA Jah-neen (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4431) on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 9:49 am: |
Great food tips, but some of the dive sites do have shade: Andrea II, Karpata, 18th Palm, Windsock, Bachelor's Beach... It really depends on where you dive. That said, I have to agree a good sunblock is the key! Maybe we could get Susan to add a shade index to the diving guide?
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By Mara - just a little more or less (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2203) on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 1:31 pm: |
Great idea Tribs. And just a little FYI - we had a dermatologist at work a few weeks back to talk about skin cancer and his said that while the products do claim to last 8 hours their effectiveness wears off relatively quickly. So to that I would consider lathering up before your AM dives and then again at or after lunch for the remainder of the day. What he really suggested was putting it on every 2 hours but we know that isn't always realistic. However he did say do NOT scrimp on the sunscreen. It should take 1 ounce to cover you. OUCH!!! Now that hurt. But I'd rather do that than burn.
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By Derek Emmett (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 4:36 pm: |
Thanks Gang,
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By Scott Knobler (BonaireTalker - Post #70) on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 9:38 am: |
What are the "rules" with sunscreen? Doesn't it damage the reef when it wears off?
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By Marcella Moy (BonaireTalker - Post #17) on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 6:31 pm: |
I invested in a fleece wetsuit. It sheds water immediately when I exit the water and is dry on the inside in less than five minutes. Then, I just wear it all around. (Well, in appropriate places anyway!) It keeps me cool when I'm not in the water and keeps my skin protected in a way allows me to protect the environment. Also, a fleece suit has the added benefit of being neutrally buoyant, so it doesn't inhibit my freediving. I just wish they were easier to find.
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