Instant Reader Report on Diving
B & B Scuba in
Hawaii/Maui in
2003/03

 Belize, Galapagos, other Hawaiian islands, California coast 

Dive Conditions

As the group was mixed ability levels we agreed to follow the divemaster's
profile.  

The boat has a large storage area for cameras before diving and dip tubs
with fresh water shower rinse for after.  The tables were usually used for
food and masks so cameras went on the shelf at the helm.  

Overall Rating

My husband and I had a fabulous time diving with B&B Scuba of Kihei,
Hawaii. We each took training with Brad Varney at different levels. My
husband is an advanced  diver and was seeking Rescue Diver training, while
I was a total novice. Both of us received individualized attention tailored
to our needs and experience. Brad is not only extremely competent, with 
years of experience, he is a natural teacher, instilling confidence in a
nervous novice and offering constant encouragement. He made the entire
experience enjoyable as well as intensely educational. My husband's
expectations were different from mine and equally well met. Brad's
extensive experience gave him the first hand knowledge needed to make the
PADI Rescue Diving training more than facts and drills.

The rest of the team at B&B were friendly and helpful, always making
us feel comfortable and at ease. Divemaster Greg's sense of humor and
encouragement and Blesi's skill as a naturalist enhansed each dive. We dove
with the crew for three days (6 locations) so when Brad was involved with
training the remainder of the divers on the boat (5-6 people) enjoyed Blesi
in the lead, pointing out the animal life, and Greg sweeping the rear. I
felt most confident when Greg was around as he was quick to observe and
help with any problem.

B&B caters to the "locals", not doing much advertising, but
we both highly recommend them for visitors to Maui.  They leave the dock in
Kihei at 6 am to get the best moorings in Molokini crater. We were always
there first with the best site and smooth water. Seeing "fields"
of garden eels feeding was spectacular. We had a great time. 

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