Just a quick question for the many Bonaire veterans on this site. We'll be returning for some shore diving and will be taking a family member along who will be snorkeling. They are not that experienced. Because of some of the entries being a little on the rocky side we requested that they get fins that would work with regular rubber soled booties. She has purchased "snorkel fins" with "socks"...Argh! I don't feel this is enough support . Am I wrong? Any thoughts. I've only been to Bonaire once before, but would like to hear the opinion of some of you veterans.
Shore diving question...booties?
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DeputyDan
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You told them - let them deal.
They can buy booties on island if need be.
They can buy booties on island if need be.
Not rocks.
Coral, in most places. Big bits of dead coral about the size of dog turds. Crunchy and sharp. Really painful to walk on.
I took full foot fins. Big mistake. Ended up wearing a pair of crocs and clipping them to my BP in the water. My so-called buddies thought that was hilarious, but it worked.
Loved the diving. Worth the pain and cuts.
Booties from now on.
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CT Sean
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My feet hurt just thinking about walking in with nothing but neoprene socks.
Fin Finder
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Maybe tell them it will feel a little like walking through Legos. With the occasional sea urchin...
Kharon
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Really, really bad idea. There are a few places that she could get in the water without pain. Tori's Reef, Yellow Submarine, Batchelor's Beach, and Windsock are the only one's I can think of.
She should take the fins & socks back and get boots with stiff soles and fins that fit the boots. Otherwise she's going to spend a lot of time sitting in the truck.
She should take the fins & socks back and get boots with stiff soles and fins that fit the boots. Otherwise she's going to spend a lot of time sitting in the truck.
boat sju
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Wait until they notice all the urchins in the shoreline at the southern sites.
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