MV Tibbits

[divezonescuba]

Hello:

Can the MV Tibbits still be dove from the shore? Precovid there was an area called the Baccadera which was a small basin where we would launch from. But, I heard that that property may have been sold.

Thanks.

 

[scubadada]

Hi @divezonescuba

I would like to know that also, would be a shame if it disappered. Have you emailed Scuba Shack to ask? They were there doing guided shore diving during my visit and I talked to them about going to the Tibbets.

The dive site is Buccaneer Reef. Here is a picture of the signage for the site and for the Tibbets along with a photo of the saltwater pool Shore diving on Cayman Brac?

 

[BrackaFish]

Hello:

Can the MV Tibbits still be dove from the shore? Precovid there was an area called the Baccadera which was a small basin where we would launch from. But, I heard that that property may have been sold.

Thanks.

As of two weeks ago people were still swimming in the old Buccaneer saltwater pool and using it to swim out to dive the 356 and Buccaneer Reef. The old hotel property has been for sale since forever. The area to the east of Scott’s Dock has been sold in the last couple of years and rumors of a marina abound. Things tend to move slowly on the Brac and I imagine that divers and others will be using the pool for years to come.

 

[divezonescuba]

Ok. Thanks for the info. I think I confused the baccada house near the tibbets that i believe was sold and the buccaneer dive site area with the large basin.

 

[scubadada]

I heard back from Scuba Shack, same story as @BrackaFish. I'm still scheming on a trip back to Brac to include shore diving:

Hi Brac Scuba Shack

Someone recently mentioned that they heard the shore site/saltwater pool may no longer be available for Buccaneer Reef and the Tibbets due to a purchase. What is the current status?


Good Morning

That is incorrect. We are still enjoying the pool and the shore dives

 

[Doctorfish]

Long swim and boats potentially coming to/from dock. Should be fine but be careful.

 

[scubadada]

Long swim and boats potentially coming to/from dock. Should be fine but be careful.

You will have a dive flag, for what it is worth. I assume that dive boats know its meaning, not sure about others