Site Review by
Hannah Rempel
Date: 02/09/2017
Reviewer
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Site Condition
(1=worst, 5=best)
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Name:
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Hannah Rempel
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Entry:
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3.00
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Email: |
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Bottom:
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4.00
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City: |
San Luis Obispo
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Reef:
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5.00
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State: |
CA
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Animal:
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5.00
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Country:
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United States
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Plant:
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4.00
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Diving:
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5 years |
Facilities: |
2.00
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Dives:
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700 |
Solitude:
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5.00
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Roads:
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1.00
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Evaluation |
*Average: |
4.02 |
I've been diving at over 2/3 of the (official) sites on Bonaire and this is now in my top 5. The marine life is hands down amazing, and the reef shape is unique- one of the only places to find spur and groove formations on the west coast. We saw 1 nurse shark, 3 southern stingrays, a 1m/3' rainbow parrotfish (and another smaller one), and a juvenile turtle. Easiest entry: -By the most southern end of the inlet there's a cement square, just S of there is a nice place to walk down to the inlet. There's a piece of coral that juts out creating a little protective 'cove' at the very end of the inlet. There was decent sized surf/waves (though there were 22kt winds that day), but it was doable. For people less stable on their feet, have a buddy carry weights in for you. Snorkel out ~30', there's a channel near the S bank of the inlet. Descend in one of the spur groove channels, head out past the sand flats till you hit the reef crest and you're in for a great dive. Who should dive here: People experienced with shore entries with surf/surge and stable on their feet. Navigation skills also help- but there are good natural markers underwater. |
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Enjoyment Level |
Snorkel:
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2.00
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Beginner:
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2.00
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Intermediate:
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4.00
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Advanced:
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5.00
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Night diving:
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1.00
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Seasonal Information
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Season:
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Fall
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Year: |
2017 |
Visibility: |
5.00 |
Current:
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4.00
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Surf:
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2.00 |
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