But there is no shortage of great dives that are easy to access for divers of all skill levels. Angelfish, rock beauties, and butterfly fish make their homes in the rocky reefs. You will be able to find free maps on the island that may suit your needs just fine. Ive only made 5 trips but planning my 6th in january and still working with the 5th edition of bonaire shore diving made easy. Is the book worth it or should i just print out dive sites from the internet. If your dive buddy were a true buddy, hed carry your tank for you.
Talk to the dive shop and they can give you good advice. Manual of freediving underwater on a single breath. Dive sites scuba diving equipment, scuba gear for caribbean. I was certified to dive in 1970 and thirty one years later bonaire became my home.
This is a book, a collection of articles that can be easily saved, rendered electronically, and ordered as a printed book. As repairs are made and concessions begin operations again, well put a note in this section. Susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy is a perennially popular guide written by a local diver and updated fairly frequently. Currents are light and the novice diver will have a chance to observe hawksbill turtles or a passing whale shark or manta. Macro photographers like me are content spending hours in the shallows hunting for miniscule creatures. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter. For more than 15 years, eric riesch has been photographing marine life species underwater. With the continuous efforts, bonaire has been successful in carrying activities to make tourism sustainable. I recently bought frankos guide map of bonaire on amazon that i think will pair well with bonaire shore diving made easy. Jun 07, 2010 the accessibility to healthy reefs from the shore has fostered a diving freedom mentality on the island, and dive operators offer unlimited shore diving packages. Map of bonaire dive sites marked with experience levels, shore dives and boat diving locations, all with links to detailed descriptions. Many of the larger fish species abound, and there is a chance to see rays and garden eels in the sandy bottom. The recommended depth is from 2080 feet, with interesting coral formations in the shallows. This is also included with most boat dive packages.
Bonaire marines park offers a total of 86 dive sites, it is home to over 57 species of soft and stony coral and more than 350 recorded. Along with all my gear, one thing ill be taking is the book bonaire shore diving made easy bsdme. His intrigue for the ocean began as a kid, learning to surf in the chilly waters of southern california and grew to a love for the ocean when he started diving beneath the waves. Dont be dismayed there are only 72 steps from your car to the beach. Bonaire is a unique dive and snorkel destination, and there isnt another destination in the caribbean which has so many unrestricted shore diving sites. This guide is an excellent tool for those who want to enjoy the freedom bonaires shore diving offers. Is the book bonaire shore diving made easy, worth purchasing before we go. Place your order for bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition. The home of bonaire dive guide the beauty of bonaire and the. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan. It was here that i became obsessed with snorkeling, shore diving and a. Get this mens, scuba diving themed, cardinal red cotton tee for an enthusiast today.
It is the best guide book that i have come across so far for the island. It also notched three topfive finishes, for underwater photography, overall diving and overall best destination. Have you looked at bonaire shore diving made easy at lots of good info on shore diving that might ease your concerns. Bsdme is a small book describing 75 dive sites in bonaire. B yoour bnudadieis roen dive connectionsscuba diving. I have both bonaire shore diving made easy and dive guide bonaire and use them both. However this boomerangshaped island, 24 miles 39 kilometers long by five miles 8 kilometers wide, also offers a variety of activities for those who do not dive. Divers may tell you that you dont need alcohol when youre an aquaholic. It is true that things change but we have found some really great info in both of them. Officially, there are 63 dive sites in bonaire not counting klein, so the book more than adequately covers most diving spots. Dive sites world class diving dive sites bonaire 1. In fact, bonaire s license plates carry the logo divers paradise in english. Do you recommend the bonaire shore diving made easy guide.
This package includes 6 days unlimited shore diving, free nitrox, car rental and 6 boat dives. Apr 05, 2018 the newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase. This is a great beach to spend the day with the kids. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition by susan porter, is. Bonairepros is your source for bonaire travel deals, tips and information.
You might consider getting a copy of bonaire shore diving made easy by susan porter for lots of entryexit info. From the shore, dive sites are marked with names on yellow stones. The kit incorporates the new snorkelator a patented technology that offers divers the ability to combine their snorkel to any diving regulator. In previous years i went out with larry on his boat and did the mouth of lac bay and the white hole, but this trip i wanted to experience something different. George lewbel is a scuba instructor, and a senior marine biologist with a ph. The newest edition of the popular diving guide, bonaire shore diving made easy, by susan porter, is now available for purchase. Since we had experienced cozumel and drift diving in 2006, we decided that the legendary shore diving off of caribbean bonaire was next in line for our scuba adventures. Along with all my gear, one thing ill be taking is the book bonaire shore. On the stretch of road between columbia and karpata, 7 km north of. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition susan porter on. Even if it has received the number one spot in the aspect of shore diving destination in the caribbeanatlantic in scuba diving magazines annual readers choice awards. Tanks are made available 24 hours a day for you to take to any of the shore dives. The next book which we found indispensable is bonaire shore diving made easy by susan porter.
Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the top shore diving and caribbean diving locations in the world. Instead of having to follow a dive leader, you can swim at your leisure and marvel in. Bonaire shore diving made easy, 7th edition about the author, susan porter i have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age. When you start looking at reserving a bonaire dive trip, you will see some unique aspects that being the best shore diving destination brings. For information and help on collections in general, see help. This site is a favorite of underwater photographers. Many of the facilities and buildings on this beach were damaged.
However, you cant be certain it will be available when you arrive, so you might want to buy one before you leave just to be safe. Practical guide to shore dive and snorkel sites of bonaire fifth 5th edition at. It is a valuable resource for both divers and snorkelers. Good and easy calm water, easy shore access, flexible diving programs and a safe,lowkey island environment make bonaire an ideal destination for newdivers and diving families. Bonaire shore diving made easy, nikiboko, netherlands antilles. The newest edition of bonaire shore diving made easy is now available and it is great. Nathan lucas is a fireman, a socal based freediving instructor with fii and the founder of a website for all aspects of tankless diving. The purpose of the program is to encourage all students to read at least five selfselected.
I looked at the website, it doesnt appear there are any maps of the dive sites or anything like that. Mar 05, 2019 the 5 book dive is an austin isd summer reading program created in 2016 by superintendent dr. I have spent all of my life on or close to the ocean and learned about conservation at an early age. The new edition has maps, aerial photos, a chart comparing sites which gives a thumbnail about each, expanded descriptions of entries and exits and new information for finding unmarked sites. It was 8 bucks and shows the location of the dive sites as well as the common fish found in bonaire and the street names for kralenjik. You can purchase this guide online in advance of your trip or locally once youre on the island. Scuba diving school where to learn how to dive new arrivals. Located directly opposite the outflow from the salt works, the shore entry is fairly easy through a. The eastern mangroves, the nursery of the reef, is best discovered by. In addition to lush midwater reefs, klein bonaire offers some of the caribbeans best shallow and fringe reefs. Having said all that the diving in bonaire is mostly very easy.
When sport diver asked me to choose 10 of my personal favorites, i had to throw in one bonus site. The worlds best shore diving bonaire national marine park. If you dont like what you see go to the next one, you will find one that you like. Shore diving is the norm, though most resorts offer boat dives and some sites are easier to dive from a boat than from the shore. How to evaluate and buy a scuba gear value system package. Boca slagbaai is a wonderful beach that, unfortunately, was ravaged by the extremely rare hurricane of 1999.
Scuba diving bonaire, netherlands antilles april 17, 2008 bon bini. I did two shore dives on the east coast of bonaire with bas tol from bonaire adventurous scuba diving startpage. This winter will be the 4th time we have rented a house in bonaire for a month. We only ship to addresses within the united states. Save your fullfoot fins for the dive boat because without a rugged pair of dive boots preferably with a thick, nonslip sole your shore diving could be over before it begins. His work has taken him to the arctic ocean, the north sea, the gulf of mexico, the caribbean, new england and california, and has included saturation diving for the national oceanographic and atmospheric administration noaa. Bonaire shore diving made easy sixth edition bonaire forum. Add in three topfive finishes for overall best destination, overall diving and for underwater photography. Once you experience a taste of diving freedom, you wont want to go anywhere else. In particular, it shares the easiest entry and exit points. Im going back to bonaire in a few weeks to complete my padi divemaster training.
Unlimited shore dive package an unlimited tanks and airfills package for shore diving. Bonaire shore diving made easy, bsdme, author susan porter. The island is ringed by a coral reef that is easily accessible from the shore along the western and southern sides. Ask questions and trade tips with a diverse community of divers, from open water newbies to. Tricky shore entries parking or hard to spot dive sites. Imagine being able to dive whenever you want to, on nobodys schedule but your own. This easy shore or boat dive, with light currents and a depth of 20100 feet, offers novice divers a chance to see mountainous star coral with abundant fish life. We also offer special guided dives such as a uv light night dive or a special guided shore dive with the author of bonaire shore diving made easy. I am dedicated to posting information relating to all things shore diving. For a more comprehensive list and description of sites, be sure to pick up susan porters bonaire shore diving made easy. There are two printed guides available for what you describe.
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