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Re: Snorkelling spots for 'beginner'.
[Re: salica]
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06/19/2015 08:38 AM
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Indeed...go out right next to Nicole's bar and you'll find a nice snorkelling area. Smuggler's Cove is also very nice and easy right from the beach.In summertime a snorkel round the point from Little Apple to Long Bay is perfect for a beginner..enter the water in front of the steps, right in front of CRC and just follow the coastline..not spectacular but lots of fish and easy..
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Re: Snorkelling spots for 'beginner'.
[Re: hammock]
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06/19/2015 11:02 AM
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If you make a side trip to virgin Gorda both Mahoe bay AND Savannah Bay are great
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Re: Snorkelling spots for 'beginner'.
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06/22/2015 09:58 AM
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You would be amazed at what small children can do when snorlkling. Just took my granddaughter who turned 5 the day we left for the trip. She snorkled the caves, Indians, Rhone, Cooper, Monkey point ect.. With no issue. She wanted to scuba dive but we drew the line there. G
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Re: Snorkelling spots for 'beginner'.
[Re: salica]
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06/22/2015 11:15 AM
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I agree with the fins. Fins can also get you out of trouble if you get caught in a current. I can snorkel for hours with fins and mask. One easy kick and you move to the next spot without disturbing the sea life. The key is the proper fit. Most charter companies have a bin with stuff in it but I carry my own mask, snorkel and fins.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Snorkelling spots for 'beginner'.
[Re: rita_irvine]
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06/22/2015 11:49 AM
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Fins are something we always bring - not just because I have dive fins, but because you want fins that are comfortable. Dive fins are great because you can wear a water shoe which prevents chaffing.. If you go with regular fins, you want to make sure they fit well to avoid chaffing too. That's the real key.
And fins are a huge plus as mentioned above.. Very little effort to move and you can propel yourself much faster as needed. Just be aware of them and watch out you don't kick coral if you are shallow..etc.
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Re: Snorkelling spots for 'beginner'.
[Re: maytrix]
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06/22/2015 01:30 PM
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onlymedication
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I'm not getting into the fins/no fins for beginners debate, but will chime in to say that we also now travel with our own snorkel gear, mask, snorkel and fins. This takes up about half of our total packing space, but what else do we really need? It is so totally worth it. We have found equipment that really works for us and it is so much better than the guessing game of what will be available from the charter company and even then often realizing that the fins you thought fit well at the base when you tried them on make your ankles hurt after a long snorkel, or the mask that seemed to fit fine pinches your nose or gives you a headache when worn for long periods. It is just so worth having your own set, at least if you like to snorkel as much as we do.
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