Question Drop off dive at Cocoview Resort

[Lorenzoid]

I got the impression that the "drop-off" diving was really more of a convenience for the resort: they get to advertise it as part of the dive package without actually having to organize some other offshore dive. Over the course of a week, that adds up to 5 dives (per boat) that don't happen on some other part of the coast, saving on fuel and staff fees, assuming they're paid per dive.

Those drop off points are close enough that a small skiff could ferry divers back and forth all day long with little added cost to the resort, leaving the dive boats free to access much better dive locations.

I got a little fed up with the drop-offs too.

I'm sure that is a factor. My impression was that CCV puts equal (or similar) emphasis on shore and boat diving. The drop-off dive is really just a twist on the shore diving.

 

[OMyMyOHellYes]

If you're being dropped off at CCV Wall, you keep the wall to your left as you swim in, until you reach the sandy channel, and then follow the chain (and generally a stream of other divers) on in. If you're being dropped off at Newman's Wall, you keep the wall to your right as you swim in, until you reach the same sandy channel, and then follow the same chain on in. It seemed there was always a flurry of divers hanging around the channel or the wreck that's there, coming in or heading out, and there was really no way to miss it.

CCV Wall on your left? Newman's wall on your right?

That's backwards on the drop-off. CCV Wall should be on your right and Newman's on your left if you want to get back to CCV Resort. Unless you're swimming belly up.

They make an "L" with the corner anchored on the Prince Albert. Newman's juts out southward towards the mainland and CCV runs roughly parallel to the primary RTB coastline.

 

[Sure Squintsalot]

CCV Wall on your left? Newman's wall on your right?

That's backwards on the drop-off. CCV Wall should be on your right and Newman's on your left if you want to get back to CCV Resort. Unless you're swimming belly up.

Who cares. They're equally dull.

 

[OMyMyOHellYes]

Who cares. They're equally dull.

Who cares? Anybody that wants to get back to the resort. The instruction I questioned was how to find your way back in after you get dropped off.

i agree that the walls were blah. I began to opt for a wreck drop and avoid the walls.

CCV was OK - I'm not bashing. I may someday find myself back but it's not real high on my return-to list. Just not my cup o' tea. I basically like RTB but want to find options to check out.

 

[Lorenzoid]

CCV Wall on your left? Newman's wall on your right?

That's backwards on the drop-off. CCV Wall should be on your right and Newman's on your left if you want to get back to CCV Resort. Unless you're swimming belly up.

Oops. I stand corrected. Anyway, there are only two walls, with a channel and a wreck between them and plainly obvious, and after the orientation a guest will easily be able to remember which wall is which. Six months later ... perhaps not.

 

[dflaher]

Another question about the drop off dives. Since it's the second of two dives and a shore dive, what happens to any personal belongings on the boat (dry bag, flip flops etc.)? Do I walk back to the boat geared up (sans fins) and gather it up? I plan to keep my regulator dust cap in my dry bag is why I'm wondering.

 

[Rilelen]

Another question about the drop off dives. Since it's the second of two dives and a shore dive, what happens to any personal belongings on the boat (dry bag, flip flops etc.)? Do I walk back to the boat geared up (sans fins) and gather it up? I plan to keep my regulator dust cap in my dry bag is why I'm wondering.

Yep, leave it on the boat! When you reach the exit at the shore dive, you'll walk up onto the sand, and across to the boat docks to your cubby holes. In the mornings, the DMs will be waiting to take your tank & BC from you, and you can dunk everything in the rinse tanks, and leave it at your locker/cubby. Your DM and boat captain will load it on the boat for the next dive.

Once you're all squared away, the boat is docked directly in front of your cubby. Just walk on and take your stuff - you'll need to anyway, to return your "safety tag" (you get a numbered tag you clip to your BC when you jump for the drop-off; you clip it back into place in the boat when you return to let them know you are back safe and sound).

It's really quite convenient.

View of the boat from the dive lockers:

...and view of the dive lockers from the boat:

 

[dflaher]

Thanks and sweet! Will i be able to grab my dry bag before rinsing and stowing my gear? I have a DIN 1st stage and the dust cap which will be in my dry bag needs to be on it prior to  rinsing.

 

[tridacna]

Yes. You have access to your stuff on the boat whenever you need. This is the most diver friendly resort in the universe. Relax and enjoy.

Just remember to bring DEET or a Picaridin based repellent with you. The bugs are ferocious.

 

[OMyMyOHellYes]

Yes. You have access to your stuff on the boat whenever you need. This is the most diver friendly resort in the universe. Relax and enjoy.

Just remember to bring DEET or a Picaridin based repellent with you. The bugs are ferocious.

ESPECIALLY out on the little island on the west end of CCV that they use for the party.