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Dive Review of
Gary´s dive shop in
Mexico (Western)/San Carlos

in 2004/10
an Instant Reader Report
by
Jorge Becerra, MN, USA
Report Number 1501

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Reporter
Dive Experience
0-25 dives
Where else diving
Cancún, Manzanillo

Dive Conditions

Weather
sunny, dry  
Seas
calm, noCurrents  
Water Temp
75   to 85    ° Fahrenheit  
Wetsuit Thickness
1
Water Visibility
35   to 45    Feet  
 
Dive Policy
Dive own profile
yes  
 
Enforced diving restrictions  
Just regular safety practices as decomp stops, roll calling; etc.  
Liveaboard?
no 
Nitrox Available?
N/A 
What I saw
Sharks
None 
Mantas
1 or 2 
Dolphins
None 
Whale Sharks
None 
Turtles
None 
Whales
None 
Ratings 1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Corals
  3 stars
Tropical Fish
4 stars  
Small Critters
  4 stars
Large Fish
2 stars  
Large Pelagics
  1 stars
 
 
Underwater Photography  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Subject Matter
N/A  
Boat Facilities
N/A
Overall rating for UWP's  
N/A  
Shore Facilities  
N/A  
Comments
[None]  
Ratings and Overall Comments  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Accommodations
4 stars
Food
5 stars
Service and Attitude
5 stars
Environmental Sensitivity  
N/A
Dive Operation
5 stars  
Shore Diving  
3 stars  
Snorkeling
N/A  
 
 

Overall Rating

Value for $$
N/A    
Beginners
4 stars   
Advanced
4 stars    
Comments  
It was my first dive with this outfit; they have a quite a few boats but
the first thing that caugth my attention was that Gary (the owner) came out
to greet all boats, introduce the crews, give a general safety talk and see
us off.  When you see that level of commitment from an owner it is a good
sign!

I did 2 day 2 tank dives; since I was going by myself I buddied up with
people in the boat.  The diving was great; our dive master did a great job
of explaining to us the details of the currents of the Island where we were
diving (sea Lion Island) and how to "read" the body language of
sea lions so we could all have a safe and fun dive.  Gary´s boat crew
were extremely professional and helpfull; they even carried O rings in the
boat "just in case".  To top it all of they make some of the best
fish tacos for lunch I have ever had.

It would have been easier if they would have facilitated the budding up of
divers as my first day buddies were very low skilled divers.

Bottom line for my money Gary´s is a great option when diving San
Carlos, Safe, Professional and Great service. 
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