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I’m heading off to Cozumel mid March for 10 days, any recommendations for a good dive shop offering packages for multiple dives? Also in terms of water temperature, I feel the cold so am thinking a 5mm.
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Tres Pelicanos is indeed one of dozens of great dive Ops, and Casa Mexican is a nice hotel on front street if you don't mind the traffic. I dived with them a few trips before Salty Endeavors got going, and they were great. I did not like the hike from the parking lot into the marina, and I've read here that it's become worse, but everything else was great. These days I let Salty Endeavors pick me up at a downtown dock, and I enjoy the boat rides to dive sites in the park and up north. But there are dozens of great shops.Dive and stay package booked through Tres Pelicanos with Casa Mexicana accommodations.
That thread is the best ever in comparing shops. He revised the attached document several times, so go thru the pages, download the latest version, and take your time looking. Then search this forum to read reviews and experiences.See this thread:
Finding a (Best) Dive Op in Cozumel
First let me reminisce: a year or so after joining SB in 2009, I read a thread about the best dive op in Coz with people cheerleading for their choice. I found myself looking at the different websites of those dive ops and was surprised by how many claimed, on their webpages, to actually be the...scubaboard.com
Well, you're from the UK so probably take cold better than us Texans, but you're also female and ladies do seem to chill easier overall. Everyone is different so it's hard to say. The flowing water has been losing heat all winter so in March I would wear my 3 mil shorty over my 1 mil jumpsuit, and I'd say you can't go wrong with a 5 mil. I hope it's a long jumpsuit as scrapes and stings are possible. If not, wear a long skin under it. I know many who wear shorties or even just shorts, but growing new skin is a drag.Also in terms of water temperature, I feel the cold so am thinking a 5mm.
As mentioned earlier, use the spreadsheet in the linked thread to "Finding a (Best) Dive Op in Cozumel."10 days, any recommendations for a good dive shop offering packages for multiple dives?
Another (related) thing: Keeping the upper half of your wetsuit on when you get out of the water will likely chill you when the boat starts moving unless you cover up.If you tend to get cold, also do not forget to bring a light jacket, cap for surface interval. Any bit of wind will bring your temp down and make for colder second dive. I always throw on my jacket and knitted beenie as soon as i get in boat. Keep that core temp regulated.
Good point. I usually just dry with one of those quick drying towels (my op furnishes them and washes them daily, but I carry one of my own), don my Bucket Hat (see avatar), and pour coffee from my vacuum bottle, but occasionally I use one of those cheap foil wraps sold as survival blankets on moving boat.If you tend to get cold, also do not forget to bring a light jacket, cap for surface interval. Any bit of wind will bring your temp down and make for colder second dive. I always throw on my jacket and knitted beenie as soon as i get in boat. Keep that core temp regulated.
The water evaporating can make for a cold surface interval or ride back. When I didn't have a coat, I took off my wetsuit and was considerably warmer even sitting in just boxers. However next time I travel in the colder months I am getting one of those nice and long water/windproof dive coats.Another (related) thing: Keeping the upper half of your wetsuit on when you get out of the water will likely chill you when the boat starts moving unless you cover up.
I strip off the top half of my wetsuit when I get on the boat even in the warmer months.The water evaporating can make for a cold surface interval or ride back. When I didn't have a coat, I took off my wetsuit and was considerably warmer even sitting in just boxers. However next time I travel in the colder months I am getting one of those nice and long water/windproof dive coats.