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Instant Reader Report on Diving
Caicos Adventures/Sands in
Turks and Caicos/West Caicos in
2003/07

by
Gabriel I. Peñagarícano, PR, Puerto Rico
Report Number 030715084930790

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Reporter
Dive Experience
251-500 dives
 
Where else diving
 All over, recently in the Caribbean. 
Dive Conditions
Weather
sunny, windy  
Seas
choppy  
Water Temp
80   to 82    ° Fahrenheit  
Wetsuit Thickness
3
Water Visibility
50   to 150    Feet  
 
Dive Policy
Dive own profile
yes  
 
Enforced diving restrictions  
There were only suggestions. Everyone was treated like an adult and left to
his own devices. It was an entirely pleasant atmosphere and more dive
operators should copy this one.  
What I saw
Sharks
1 or 2 
Mantas
None 
Dolphins
None 
Whale Sharks
None 
Turtles
1 or 2 
Whales
None 
Ratings 1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Corals
  *****
Tropical Fish
*****  
Small Critters
  ***
Large Fish
****  
Large Pelagics
  *
 
 
Underwater Photography  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Subject Matter
****  
Boat Facilities
****
Overall rating for UWP's  
***  
Shore Facilities  
N/A  
Comments
There is a rinse tank on board and a padded area on which to place the
equipment.  
Ratings and Overall Comments  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Accommodations
*****
Service
*****
Food
***
 
 
Dive Operation
*****  
Shore Diving  
*  

Overall Rating

Beginners
*   
Advanced
*****    
Comments  
The Caicos Adventures dive boat is by far the best I have ever been on. It
was custom designed by owner Phillpe "Fifi" Kunz and built in
Martinique. It is roughly 40 feet long and 20 wide, with plenty of open
space and shade for the divers. Every detail has been thought out and the
results are evident in the comfort with which one can move about, exit and
board the vessel. There is a safety stop bar, descent line and hanging
regulator for those who might not have watched their consumption. All dives
are at West Caicos of French Cay, both areas significantly better than
those close to Provo. The ride out is about 40 minutes but one hardly
notices it due to the boat's accomodations.  

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