scbaNE2179
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From my experience on the TCEX2, I think they rent glow sticks, although I'm not sure if they're the kind that potentially could leak into the ocean. In any event, I would recommend just getting your own.
Any general tips for first time liveaboard trip?
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I use this for a tank light
Princeton Tec, Eco Flare
Princeton Tec, Eco Flare
scbaNE2179
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So you have enough nickels to buy a new cap.
I’ve personally never lost a cap,only been about 20 night dives though.
scbaNE2179
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Turks and Caicos nickels only yes. And yes, I remove the caps to rinse them and they immediately somehow gets lost in my gear bag. That's why I refuse to use any lights with a twist on cap anymore.
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I think others gave great advice. I just wanted to say congratulations on booking your first liveaboard. Welcome to the dark side and it’s a slippery slope, indeed. I went on my 1st one in Sept 2016. Between then and Oct 2017, I did 4 liveaboards. I have another scheduled in April 2018 and then 2 back to back weeks scheduled in September 2018.
What’s that I was saying about slippery slopes? I LOVE it so much i haven’t looked back. Shore diving makes me snort and laugh now. Plus, the water at home is freezing.
What’s that I was saying about slippery slopes?
I LOVE it so much i haven’t looked back. Shore diving makes me snort and laugh now. Plus, the water at home is freezing.Haha I better start saving then, but that sounds great, hopefully we will get back feeling the same!I think others gave great advice. I just wanted to say congratulations on booking your first liveaboard. Welcome to the dark side and it’s a slippery slope, indeed. I went on my 1st one in Sept 2016. Between then and Oct 2017, I did 4 liveaboards. I have another scheduled in April 2018 and then 2 back to back weeks scheduled in September 2018.
What’s that I was saying about slippery slopes?
Some good stuff mentioned here.
The Number one rule is discard 50% of the cloths you think you'll need and then discard 50% of the rest.
I always pack a multi-way extension lead so that I only need 1 power adaptor and I can charge my stuff in a convenient place away from the socket ( I often have more than one charger needed)
MY other top tip is a toweling beach robe.
you can throw it on right after a dive, especially great after the morning dive or night dive
Make sure your bags fold flat too to save room. I normally take North face bags as they keep the sea air away from my "dry clothes"
Also I choose not to take a log book, but always a note book I can write up the site names and details to enter later at my leisure.
Enjoy your adventure!!!
The Number one rule is discard 50% of the cloths you think you'll need and then discard 50% of the rest.
I always pack a multi-way extension lead so that I only need 1 power adaptor and I can charge my stuff in a convenient place away from the socket ( I often have more than one charger needed)
MY other top tip is a toweling beach robe.
you can throw it on right after a dive, especially great after the morning dive or night diveMake sure your bags fold flat too to save room. I normally take North face bags as they keep the sea air away from my "dry clothes"
Also I choose not to take a log book, but always a note book I can write up the site names and details to enter later at my leisure.
Enjoy your adventure!!!
scbaNE2179
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Shore diving? WTF is that? I went to Bonaire once and thought, "Wait, I spent all this money so I have to pack all my gear, climb over rocks, then swim out to the site?" Enter the magical world of livaboards-and now I've never looked back! Bonaire was great, but I Livabaords are so much more awesome to have to your hotel, food, and diving right on the same boat.
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scbaNE2179
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If anyone is planning on doing this, you may want to double check with the crew on using multiple larger devices on a power strip in your cabin. If your devices draw too much power, you will blow a fuse in your cabin-I've seen this happen before many times. Also, some boats will not allow you to charge your larger devices unattended and will request you to charge these items on a dedicated camera table on the dive deck.
Here's an excellent USB/Surge Protector if you ever need to travel with a charger.
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