Bonaire in July

[oldschool]

Any swampers signed up for the July Bonaire trip with Scubaland?

 

[scubafanatic]

...not to be a party-pooper but my April 2009 'Undercurrent' mag is reporting major damage to Bonaire reefs from Hurricane OMAR that hit 10/08. .....they even add that the 'signature' night dive at Town Pier is no longer possible as they scraped clean the pier pilings to inspect for damage so there's nothing left there to see. Just plan your trip with 'open eyes'...that's all...and best of luck!

Karl

 

[tiggrr]

Don't worry!! Bonaire is still awesome!!

Check out the numerous trip reports and pics both here in the ABC Island section and Bonaire Talk.

Yea, the Northern sites were hit rough but, all the major damage is only to 40ft and after that there is still plenty to see.

Its still an amazing trip and I wish we were going back again this year.

 

[oldschool]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Following the "code of the swamper", I've been diving the local lakes for the past 4 years. The clearest water I've seen is the Comal. Even with the hurricane damage, I think Bonaire is a "must do" for me before I go completely mental...

 

[richerso]

I understand the thing about going mental. I think I have forgotten what saltwater is.

Wow! I guess I got lucky when I made to Bonaire in Sep 2008.

 

[Foo]

I understand the thing about going mental. I think I have forgotten what saltwater is.

Wow! I guess I got lucky when I made to Bonaire in Sep 2008.

Sheesh, you think you got it bad? Almost two years, no salt, no blue. (Well, I take it back, Spring Lake! You know I love you!) But, am going to change all that this summer. Coz will never be the same.