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Just got back from diving Brac.. took my old equipment out for some easy diving. Minor fail of the primary from a leaking o ring, fair amount of water inhaled on each breathe. No problem. Went to the secondary and had a major problem. The diaphragm was torn and got to inhale a gallon of the...

During the endodontic treatment, there are times the canals are left unfilled. Her tooth may have just been opened and medicated, but not filled with the gutta percha. For example, a pus producing infection is not permanently sealed at the initial appointment. Her tooth may be in the...

Everyone says Southside Brac is the best chance. I ask the fisherman and they run into Hammerheads quite a bit off the east end. Just a matter of being in the right place at the right time... I actually want to dive Jupiter Florida because of the greater chance of seeing sharks. The reef...

Like all dive areas, you should have been there yesterday.(well, last week) My least favorite dive on Brac is the Tibbet's. A foraging Eagle Ray,2 Goliath Groupers and a Hammerhead fly by near the wall edge. Remember, the dive companies will tell you only the south side has sharks. Not...

South has plenty of shore options. (when it calms down) Public beach has an easy swim through the barrier reef and the swim out is spectacular. Plus a shower when you are done. The edge to the abyss has some cool swim throughs, and plenty of sharks. Kings Point has a ladder and...

...but Brac is still the most awesome place in the world.

Both are expensive. On the list of priorities for the Sister Islands, signs aren't that important.. There are many abandoned buildings, a dump that is a toxic mess, and restricted air service. Not a good way to attract divers and tourists who are paying top dollar.

The signs are good. What they should have done was invest in garbage cans . Every shore dive site has a collection of junk not blown in from Cuba. The whole island is a shore dive site, so the signs aren't that necessary. Use the funds to help improve getting to the Brac.. It is a...

The algae isn't the problem.. It's the lack of the Northwester's The heavy surge action clears the areas of the brown algae. The storms are almost non existent now. Irma generated a small amount of surge,and probably helped. Paloma was a more Northeast surge. I can't remember the last...

Check out JET photo's Facebook page. He has some good pictures of Brac after Irma.

Looks like a school of Glassy Sweepers.

Handcuff has a lot of boat traffic. Reef Divers should have known better. I put my flag on shore and it still doesn't satisfy the law. Nowadays, i swim to a buoy, tie it off and hopefully find my way back to the right buoy. and they don't like solo diving on Brac. I don't think...

I plan on using them the next time I go to Florida... Stuff happens, no big deal. Maybe all divers should be given a Nautilus, make it part of the dive package. In a case like this, it may have expedited a rescue.

Buy one of these that fits. http://www.scubapro.com/en-US/USA/snorkeling/products/cruiser-adult-vest.aspx Don't forget a good mask and fins, rental gear is not the greatest.

Now that's a thorough write up!! Thanks

Well.... No diver from Michigan, that I know of, died in April diving the Spiegel Grove. By coincidence, a fellow in Clinton, MARYLAND of the same name and age died that same day. I think I'm a better investigative reporter then the person reporting this case. LOL Robert Gaskins Obituary...

If it is abscessed, get it treated. It can lead to septicemia or cellulitis. We aren't Nostradamus, capable of predicting when a tooth will blow up and become a serious health issue. Chances are it won't, but... Cracked teeth, that are vital,usually won't cause any problems except pain on...

Could be why the resort is always for sale .

I would imagine a pilots liscence requires a medical questionnaire or release

This is a strange thread.. A yes requires a Physician's approval. Not a big deal. If there are reasons a Physician thinks an individual shouldn't dive, why would you not want to follow his/her advice? They aren't blathering idiots and if they don't know, will refer to a Physician who...