Tim wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I'm travelling to the Caribbean in about 3 weeks and would like to know what
> would be sensible to wear when snorkelling and what risks there are that I
> need to look out for - I don't want to make stoopid noobie errors if I can
> help it
> Any advice you could give me on places to swim or nice beaches would be
> wonderful
Lycra full suit or lycra t-shirt are great protection for snorkeling.
I use alcohol based quick drying gel for non-greasy face protection, and
lycra or .5 mil neoprene full suits for the rest. A skull cap or
bandana is good protection for the hair impaired. A proper fitting mask
is the most important piece of equipment to own.
I've only done day trips while cruising to these islands, but for what
it's worth:
Barbados- haven't been there in 5 years, there were a lot of snorkelers
in Carlisle Bay diving on wrecks of a drug boat and a French tug. I
think they were in the 30 to 50 ft. range and a short swim to shore.
There was a resident moray on one of the wrecks at the time.
St. Lucia- best stuff at the foot of the Pitons, off of Anse Chastanet-
we were given a scuba skills test of sorts before they allowed us to
dive off their shore. It's a lovely and shallow area for snorkeling if
you can get there. The hotel is a pricey one.
Antigua- we did some decent snorkeling off the beach at Long Bay Hotel
area when our diving trip fell through.
St. Martin- not the best of my diving experiences. I never snorkeled
here. Orient Beach is a popular hang out spot. Check out Maho beach, too.
http://www.sint-maarten.net/St-Maarten-Beaches/MahoBay.html
St. Kitts- never been.
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