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Dive Experience
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26-50 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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[Unspecified] |
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Dive Conditions |
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Weather
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sunny |
Seas
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calm |
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Water Temp
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65 to 70 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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9 |
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Water Visibility
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30 to 50 Feet |
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Dive own profile?
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yes | ||
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Enforced diving restrictions
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[Unspecified] |
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| What I saw | |||
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Sharks
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None |
Mantas
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None |
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Dolphins
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None |
Whale Sharks
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None |
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Turtles
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1 or 2 |
Whales
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None |
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5 (best):
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Corals
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*** |
Tropical Fish
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**** |
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Small Critters
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***** |
Large Fish
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*** |
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Large Pelagics
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* |
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Subject Matter
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*** |
Boat Facilities
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***** |
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Overall rating for UWP's
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N/A |
Shore Facilities
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N/A |
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Comments
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[None] |
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Accommodations
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***** |
Service
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***** |
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Food
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***** |
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Dive Operation
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*** |
Shore Diving
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*** |
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Overall Rating |
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Beginners
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Advanced
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Comments
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I discovered Baja Outpost through its web page, but I picked it for my diving vacation because of Leon Fichman’s business-like manner on the phone. I was entirely satisfied with what I found—extremely comfortable, quiet and well-appointed accommodations and well-prepared hot breakfasts. Leon maintains a wide-range of equipment to supplement what I had brought, which was essential as the water is colder than I am used to. The Baja Outpost dive boats are equipped with big engines, a real plus when the dive destination may be 20 miles distant. And the Baja Outpost boatmaster, Kiki, is the best driver I have encountered, which is another advantage if the wind should pick up during the return journey. Among the unexpected pleasures of the visit was a late afternoon meal of clams, fresh-picked from the Sea of Cortez and roasted with cheese at the Baja Outpost kitchen. Diving is predictably unpredictable and so, though I went to Loreto to see giant mantas I was happy enough to see 5 of the 8 local species of nudibranchs instead. I look forward to a return visit. |
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