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There are several smaller dive ops on Coz run by the owner who also acts as dive guide. Besides tipping the boat operator who follows your drift, is it customary to also tip the owner/dive guide who is already making a profit from your payment? At this point I want to add that I'm not cheap...

I'll be spending a week alone on Coz in Jan and am thinking of Aldora. I know they cost more but I am leaning toward them for several reasons... Steel 120's = more bottom time; Long surface interval = more bottom time; Separating beginners from advanced = more bottom time. I would appreciate...

Stay at the Presidente and you'll have access to the BEST shore snorkeling on the island. Dive op on site for divers. Not cheap but definately the best. Rent a car, eat in town. For some pics of our 2002 trip, go to: http://www.amherst.edu/~arkrause/CozPix/

I was there for 10 days in April '03. Stayed at Coral Sands Resort (GREAT off season prices). Thanks to jbm and a few others I scheduled all my diving with RAM and the Scotch N' Soda which is moored directly in front of Coral Sands. I can't say enough good things about RAM and the SnS. If you...

Okay, I've read all the pros and cons associated with split fins on this board but most of the discussion seems to revolve around the topics of speed and maneuverability. Granted these are both very important issues, but I'd like to throw out another question for you split fin advocates. I have...

Here's a wonderful place, a bit out of the way but if your renting a car you should definitely consider it. Turtle Nest Inn Too many good places to eat to consider an all-inclusive

Will be heading to Barbados next week and we are trying to pack light but not leave anything needed behind. I'm a 'big' guy who usually doesn't get too cold diving 7mm in New England waters. Will I be too warm in a 3mm Farmer John?

Check out: http://www.neptunesdivers.com/ Super people. 8 divers max. They'll pick you up at your hotel.

I don't know if have read this report but it seems to be very objective: http://www.scubadiving.com/members/tripreports.php?s=1874

Check out this site: DISCOVERY DIVING

Hi, thank you VERY much for dive op info close to Coral Sands. As someone who stays in that area frquently, I'd love to "pick your brain" on a few things about Barbados. Rather than take up board space I'd like to email you directly ... if you don't mind. You can contact me at arkrause@amherst.edu

If you end up in Grand Cayman I suggest you stay at the Turtle Nest Inn. GREAT snorkeling directly off their beach. Check out: http://www.turtlenestinn.com/inns-beachfront-S1.htm

I'll be in Barbados in April and am researching various dive ops. I came across a few names (Hightide, Coral Isle, Roger's Scuba Shack) while searching past posts and was wondering if anybody could comment on these outfits and/or suggest some not mentioned. I'm looking for an outfit that would...

Howdy, check out this excellent site for detailed descriptions, directions, and photos of the best shore diving sites on the ABC islands. http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/ABC/index.htm

Habitat with Lion's Dive? Lion's Dive location seems to be better when not actually diving but was wondering if you could compare rooms, food, quality of dive op, etc.

Western Massachusetts (Northampton, aka Happy Valley)

_IF_ the newspaper article posted above is correct, and _IF_ the diver signaled his buddy he was surfacing, and _IF_ this so-called 'buddy' continued his own dive as stated then I think this 'buddy' should have his C-card pulled. I'd like to know how he defines what a "buddy" is?

Okay, I've been to the pool and now know how much weight I need for various suiting-up options depending on where, when, water temps, etc (e.g., full farmer john, top only, bottom only, etc). The question is ... how much additional weight should be added to achieve the same buoyancy in salt...

Well I've been back from Grand Cayman for a week now and figure I better get this posted before it slips through the holiday cracks. Spent nine days on the island (12/3 -12/12) but since my wife is a non-diver, and in the interest of marital harmony, I did only six dives. All dives were with...

What is a quick, effective method to disinfect a mask/snorkel between dives? I thought of Lysol spray but I don't know if it would damage the silicone. Would a splash of Listerine mouthwash be effective?