Instant Reader Report on Diving
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Dive Experience
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251-500 dives | ||
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Where else diving
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All over, recently in the Caribbean. |
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| Dive Conditions | |||
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Weather
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sunny, windy |
Seas
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choppy |
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Water Temp
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80 to 82 ° Fahrenheit |
Wetsuit Thickness
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3 |
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Water Visibility
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50 to 150 Feet |
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| Dive Policy | |||
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Dive own profile?
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yes | ||
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Enforced diving restrictions
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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. |
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| What I saw | |||
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Sharks
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1 or 2 |
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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Ratings 1 (worst)-
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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| Underwater Photography 1 (worst)- 5 (best): | |||
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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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*** |
Shore Facilities
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N/A |
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Comments
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There is a rinse tank on board and a padded area on which to place the equipment. |
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| Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst)- 5 (best): | |||
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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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* | ||
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Advanced
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***** | ||
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Comments
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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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