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Shore dives
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Vicki moore (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date:   04-14-07 01:05

Next summer we will be spending a week on Vieques and a week on Culebra. My husband and I are long time divers (30 yrs this month). We will be making some boat dives on Culebra, but wondered about shore dives. We will have all our own equipment except weights and tanks. Could we rent those for a shore dive? What sites would be suitable for shore dives? TIA

Vicki in Tennessee

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Re: Shore dives
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   04-14-07 09:58

Yes. Yes. and Yes.

My favorite shore dive is Punta Soldado. You can drive right down to the "beach"; gear up, and wade in. Be sure your rental company allows you go to drive on dirt roads. It's a shallow dive in a fairly protected cove, and you can do some really long dives there. The coral itself is not in great shape, but it's a sanctuary for juveniles. Once I saw a squad of squid - baby ones; hundreds of them; 4-6 inches long about 1/2 foot below the surface. Extremely cool. We have also seen eagle rays, eels and a myriad of fish. You could also drive-up and shore dive at Melones Beach, although I haven't gotten around to that one. I love snorkeling there. There's some nice shallow reefs at Flamenco and of course, over the hill at Carlos Rosario, but that's not worth schlepping the equipment, in my opinion.

You can rent tanks and weights from Culebra Divers, or from Mini Mas (check to see if they rent weights. I am not sure about that). Also check with Taz at Aquatic Adventures.

Enjoy!

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: Shore dives
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.8-67.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   04-17-07 09:57

Thanks for that info, Debbie! It's definitely something that we'll consider for our next trip.

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Re: Shore dives
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Vicki moore (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date:   04-17-07 23:52

Thanks Debbie. I have printed out your suggestions and placed in my Culebra file for future use.

Vicki in Tennessee

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