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I applaud the community-minded part of this, for sure. Having a compressor in a sound-proof room is very doable - Olin at Sundivers definitely doesn't disturb the neighbourhood with his. It's most definitely the coming and going of trucks with tanks that disturbs, as the news article...

Nitrox cert with Divetech is $150 and that includes two free Nitrox tank fills. You can do the eLearning before you go down and save precious time on island.

Yeah, as long as you don't have to carry tanks or weights, the rest of the gear is doable (unless you're diving CCR or similar!). Even though I am at Coconut Bay I will dive the other shore sites, just for some variety once in a while. Both Eden Rock and Sunset House are neat because they are...

I have stayed there and done a couple of shore dives. Yes, the ladder is normally removed and padlocked - you need to know the code. We rented tanks from Diver Supply without a problem. Currents were great when I was there - nothing at all. But I have heard horror stories about currents...

Cayman’s female divers line up to break their own world record | Cayman Compass Congratulations to everyone who took part and broke their own record! And for a great cause, too.

Well, the reason I asked was because your objections may be alleviated by the setup in Cayman. Each of the major shore dives has an on-site dive shop where you get the tanks. You get a dive briefing there, too, and there are setup stations where you can strap on your gear, and a very short...

I have been out with InDepth Watersports and Cayman University Divers, both of which I believe would satisfy your needs. Both do pick-ups along SMB and provide small boats with only a few people on board. If you don't mind me asking, why aren't you interested in shore diving?

Not diving-related specifically, but involving underwater activities: Visitor badly bitten by barracuda at Sandbar - Cayman Islands Headline News Has anyone ever seen any aggression from Barracudas while diving? I have to say that while they often hang out with me during a dive they have...

It takes time to do a "full investigation", though, and the public has no right to know all the stages of it. Legal systems do not move quickly in any country and you can wait years for trials. I don't think it's fair to single out Cayman or this case, or to already be guessing as to what the...

Interesting, saxman - why did you prefer it?

The rush to judgment here is extremely sad. I am glad that there was a lengthy investigation into what happened rather than the torches-and-pitchforks approach others seem to be promoting. I am glad that there will be an accounting for what happened, and consequences. I hope that Divetech had...

I agree - for a short trip and the needs for a beach staying in a hotel or condo on SMB and getting a pick up from the dive op of your choice will be your best option. Going to the sister islands involves extra flights and reduces your available dive time due to no-fly restrictions. You will...

OH yes - SMB has remained completely clear for quite a while, now.

I have various contacts on island who say that most of the south shore is still pretty nasty, smell-wise.

Just an FYI - Hepps is not a Shore Dive site unless you are staying in the condos in Coconut Bay. Here is a thread that discusses this: Hepps Dive Sites as Shore Dives and Coconut Bay

6 night minimum stay on that place.

There is no website for the whole condo property, in the same way that most condo properties don't have a dedicated website - each of the condos are individually owned, and the owners each have their own way of marketing their offerings. Different people/companies do the on-site management for...

I can personally recommend with the Comfort Suites or Paradise Pointe, although that is more condos than a hotel, or it was when I stayed there. The other advantage of Paradise Pointe is that it is very close to West Bay Dock where a lot of the dive boats leave from. Most dive ops will pick up...

Just a note - that link is for one property manager and not for all condos available in Coconut Bay. Suggest you use the maps on VRBO, FlipKey, or AirBnB to find out what all your options are. In spite of the condos being similar, they are quite different in terms of views, price and...

Here is an old thread on the gloves issue - I don't think much has changed: Gloves?