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re: Dive tips
Posted on 9/11/17 at 1:42 pm to Bubbles Up
Posted on 9/11/17 at 1:42 pm to Bubbles Up
Flownase and Zyrtec every morning of the trip, whether you "need" it or not and your dives are easy to clear.
We bring a Ziploc bag of peppermint, cinnamon, and jolly rancher candies to hand out after every dive. Always is well received with fellow divers on the boat.
My recommendation: if you have kids, get them started early. My 17 yr old is a rescue diver and my 13 yr old OW certified this past summer. Diving is so much more enjoyable when you can share the experiences with your kids.
ETA: My 17 yr old asked for a dive trip for graduation present from high school this year instead of a new car for college. Any of you divers out there have experience with live aboard dive excursions? It would just be a 'guys' trip with he and I -- probably looking at doing it over Spring Break. So going over into Asia/Indonesia area is out.
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Bringing a pack of gum to get the air/saltwater taste out of your mouth is a good plan.
We bring a Ziploc bag of peppermint, cinnamon, and jolly rancher candies to hand out after every dive. Always is well received with fellow divers on the boat.
My recommendation: if you have kids, get them started early. My 17 yr old is a rescue diver and my 13 yr old OW certified this past summer. Diving is so much more enjoyable when you can share the experiences with your kids.
ETA: My 17 yr old asked for a dive trip for graduation present from high school this year instead of a new car for college. Any of you divers out there have experience with live aboard dive excursions? It would just be a 'guys' trip with he and I -- probably looking at doing it over Spring Break. So going over into Asia/Indonesia area is out.
This post was edited on 9/11/17 at 2:27 pm
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Posted on 9/11/17 at 8:09 pm to Floating Change Up
I don't know where you are, but Fling Charters does trips to the Flower Gardens. They will be running some Hammerhead Trips in the Spring. They go out of Freeport, TX. It is hard core diving, but they do an excellent job. (I used to crew for one of their counterparts). It isn't luxurious, but the diving can be fantastic.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 12:22 pm to Floating Change Up
quote:I've only done one in Australia in the GBR. It's like going on a cruise, but without all the Walmart trash taking up room on the boat. So, basically... it's awesome.
My 17 yr old asked for a dive trip for graduation present from high school this year instead of a new car for college. Any of you divers out there have experience with live aboard dive excursions? It would just be a 'guys' trip with he and I -- probably looking at doing it over Spring Break. So going over into Asia/Indonesia area is out.
The great part is that it's all about the diving, and you get to see some great spots that you'd never be able to see or enjoy on just a day trip.
Sounds like you've got a great kid.
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