Saba Anyone???

[scubamickey]

Oh, hey guys, one more annoying question and I'll leave you all alone ;-)

What is the water temperature at depth? What has been the lowest temp you've recorded so far?
I'm taking my 5mm because of the liveaboard and because I get cold in temps around 79-81. Any chance that the water is any warmer than that?

 

[Walter]

I've seen my computer showing water temps from 80 - 84° F, but it has recorded temps of 75 - 78°F. I suspect those were air temps at the beginning of the dive. I didn't even pack a wet suit and I've not even gotten a slight chill yet.

You should climb the mountain when you get here before you start diving.

1. Take lots of water. The 1.5 liter bottle is not big enough, buy the big jug. Put it in a back pack and remember it gets lighter as you drink it. You want plenty of water.

2. Get a walking stick from Juliana's office (leaning against the wall outside to the left). We forgot to take them and regretted it. There are places they really help.

3. Watch out for slick steps and mud. There are places it's extremely easy to fall. Take it slowly.

4. If you aren't in good shape, you might not want to make the climb.

5. Suriname cherries are along the path, if you see some bight red to purple, they are delicious. Most we saw were not ripe. In case you've never seen them, they are the size of cherries, but are shaped like pumpkins with one large (sometimes two) pit.

6. Have fun, take it easy.

7. Wear good walking shoes and clothes that are ok to get muddy.

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

Yeah, what Walter said..

 

[scubamickey]

Are any of the ladies getting cold?

 

[Walter]

No, but all of them are wearing wet suits.

 

[KBeck]

scubamickey, I'm a cold type as well. I'm seeing water temps at 82 degrees. I'm in a 3 mil with a skin underneath, and have been getting chilly.....added my hood and have been doing fine. Hope that helps.

We'll definitely leave you a little something in the cottage as a passalong gift..... enjoy!

 

[scubamickey]

scubamickey, I'm a cold type as well. I'm seeing water temps at 82 degrees. I'm in a 3 mil with a skin underneath, and have been getting chilly.....added my hood and have been doing fine. Hope that helps.

We'll definitely leave you a little something in the cottage as a passalong gift..... enjoy!

Thanks, that helps. You know guys--they never get cold. I packed my 5mm Goldcore and my 3/2. I'll probably just use the 5mm but at least I'll have the 3/2 in case I get tired of squeezing into the 5mm .

You guys are great! I really do wish we had scheduled during the same week. Thanks a lot!

Irene

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

Scubamickey,
We all left today. Let us know that you got in OK, and there were things left in your fridge as we requested, and their was a small surprise on your table when you got there.

 

[Walter]

You know guys--they never get cold.

This coming from someone who lives in Alaska. I live in Florida and when I retire I'm moving south because our winters are too cold.

 

[scubamickey]

Scubamickey,
We all left today. Let us know that you got in OK, and there were things left in your fridge as we requested, and their was a small surprise on your table when you got there.

We did get in just fine. The ferry trip was pretty calm.

Thank you for the champagne that was very nice of you. Not the cheap stuff either. The other stuff you left us was here. Thanks.

The owner here at Juliana's thought we were weird-with the whole passing along of food to strangers thing .

Today is our last day. Flossie's cottage is wonderful. You were right, very cool with the windows open and the fans going. Glad I didn't have air conditioning. The diving has been good too. Sea Saba is a decent operation. We did 60-65 minute dives three times a day and 1 night dive on Tuesday. We took today off so we could visit Jo Beans glass shop and some of the other shops.

The only thing I didn't like about the dive shop is that they make you do follow me dives on the first dive of the day-the deeper walls and pinnacles. No need for it and we ended up doing our own thing half way through the dive.

Ok, second thing I didn't like, they don't rinse the gear. They told us they would and all we got was a quick fresh water rinse of the BCs while they were still on the tanks. We got the gear back it had not even been dunked in fresh water. So we just did it ourselves. I don't mind doing it but it bothers me that they all said "yeah, sure, we rinse out all your gear", and that never happened.

The dive site were ok. Not the best in the Caribbean, in my opinion. Diamond Rock is a great dive, though. Tent Reef is awesome too. Teaming with life and variety all over the place on every dive. But as far as topography, the reefs are pretty average. The whole experience has been wonderful and we can't wait to jump on the liveaboard tomorrow and finally get away from all the divemasters!

Favorite restaurant is My Kitchen. Incredible Italian food.

Again, thanks for all the help and the goodies. I need to make it up to you guys somehow.

Irene