chuckrt
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I will be in the Bahamas Dec2-6 and am wondering what the water temps. are like. I will be diving on Coco Cay with Royal Caribbean and snorkeling with my wife in Nassau as well. Just wondering if a skin will be enough.
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Thermal comfort is somewhat idiosyncratic.
To put it in perspective, below is a piece from my June '00 "Ask RSD" column in "Rodale's Scuba Diving":
"Have you ever been out on the street in the spring or fall and noticed people wearing everything from shorts & T-shirts to full coats with hats & scarves, all apparently in comfort? Well, things are no different underwater. This comfort is highly variable among individuals depending on such factors as percentage of body fat, age & tolerance to thermal discomfort. Other determinants, like how many dives a day over how many days you are planning, are also important. When you ask "What wetsuit should I wear?, you'll get answers ranging all the way from "just a bathing suit" through "5 mm full."
The question is better asked: "What water temps can I anticipate at my destination?" You'll receive a pretty accurate answer to this, and then can decide what's best for you based on your personal thermal comfort needs.
It's always a good idea to come thermally prepared, just in case."
That having been said, in late Dec in Nassau you'll be looking at surface water temps of ~78 plus/minus a degree. Scuba temps will be more like 76 plus/minus a degree.
Personally, a skin wouldn't keep me warm. I'd take my 3mm full & beanie, at the least.
Have a good time.
DocVikingo
To put it in perspective, below is a piece from my June '00 "Ask RSD" column in "Rodale's Scuba Diving":
"Have you ever been out on the street in the spring or fall and noticed people wearing everything from shorts & T-shirts to full coats with hats & scarves, all apparently in comfort? Well, things are no different underwater. This comfort is highly variable among individuals depending on such factors as percentage of body fat, age & tolerance to thermal discomfort. Other determinants, like how many dives a day over how many days you are planning, are also important. When you ask "What wetsuit should I wear?, you'll get answers ranging all the way from "just a bathing suit" through "5 mm full."
The question is better asked: "What water temps can I anticipate at my destination?" You'll receive a pretty accurate answer to this, and then can decide what's best for you based on your personal thermal comfort needs.
It's always a good idea to come thermally prepared, just in case."
That having been said, in late Dec in Nassau you'll be looking at surface water temps of ~78 plus/minus a degree. Scuba temps will be more like 76 plus/minus a degree.
Personally, a skin wouldn't keep me warm. I'd take my 3mm full & beanie, at the least.
Have a good time.
DocVikingo
Natasha
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HI Chuck:
I just thought I'd post since I have dove at Coco Caye also. Royal Caribben has a great private island. Good diving there.
Have fun!
I just thought I'd post since I have dove at Coco Caye also. Royal Caribben has a great private island. Good diving there.
Have fun!
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Well, that certainly will make packing easier & lighter.
Guess all of that Finger Lakes diving toughens up a guy.
Have a great time.
DocVikingo
Guess all of that Finger Lakes diving toughens up a guy.
Have a great time.
DocVikingo
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